Overlooked performances on the 2021 Connecticut Whale
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It’s time for another installment of overlooked performances from the 2021 NWHL season.
This time around we are turning our attention to the Connecticut Whale, who were knocked out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Whitecaps. Even though they played just five games it was obvious that the Whale made major strides this year. Once a team routinely dominated in the shot share, Connecticut had some of the best puck possession numbers in the league, which was made possible by a deep and balanced group of skaters. Related
Katelynn Russ
Is it possible that the player who led the Whale in goals this year was overlooked? Well, I think so.
2021 NWHL Season Preview: Connecticut Whale
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The Connecticut Whale
finally look poised and ready for a legit run at the Isobel Cup. But is their massive roster overhaul enough to get over the hump?
Five Factors
Please Score | The Whale averaged 1.625 goals-for per game last season. For reference, the fourth-best team, the Metropolitan Riveters, averaged 2.92. Connecticut did not have a double-digit goal scorer and only had two players reach so much as five. They’ve addressed the problem by bringing in some noted playmakers up front, like
Alyssa Wohlfeiler (16 points in 14 games last season) and second-overall pick
Kayla Friesen.