Subj : NWHL Roundup: Sister Act in Buffalo, Minnesota Signs Mack
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From : The Hockey Writers - Main
Date : Fri Sep 11 2020 04:40 am
With informal practices about to get underway (around Sept. 21), most NWHL
teams are just about set on their rosters for the league's upcoming sixth
season. Both of the signings announced this past week will be looking to make
their NWHL debuts when the puck finally drops on a new season in January.Hunter
Accursi is joining the NWHL after four years at Brock University. (Photo
Credit: Brock University Athletics).
On Sept. 10 the Buffalo Beauts announced that they had signed Brock University
forward Hunter Accursi, who will be playing alongside her sister Taylor for the
first time ever. A day prior the Minnesota Whitecaps revealed that they had
signed Bemidji State University forward Haley Mack, who they selected with the
23rd overall pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft in April. Mack to Minnesota
Mack had a great career at Bemidji State, and finished fifth all-time in school
history with 38 career goals, and holds the record for career shorthanded
goals with five. As a senior, she led the team in points (28) and goals (15)
and set a school record with 170 shots on goal. In 132 total games, she
finished with 77 points (38g-39a).
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"I'm so excited to play with the Minnesota Whitecaps this season. I couldn't be
more proud to lace them up for my home state team!" said Mack in the press
release announcing her signing.
"Haley has outstanding speed and scoring ability," said Whitecaps GM and
co-head coach Jack Brodt. "Her skill and tenacity make her a very welcome
addition to the Whitecaps for the upcoming season."
Her head coach at BSU gave a great description of her game and what type of
player Mack is. "Haley Mack is one of the most competitive players I have ever
coached," said Jim Scanlan. "She absolutely hates to lose at anything and is a
natural goal scorer who is deceptively fast, quick in the tight areas, and has
a great release. Her competitiveness, quickness, and hockey sense made her an
outstanding player in every aspect at Bemidji State."The Minnesota Whitecaps
celebrate a goal. (Photo Credit: Bryan Johnson Photography)
With the signing of Mack, the Whitecaps now have ten players signed for next
season. She joins forwards Allie Thunstrom, Corinne Buie, Jonna Curtis, Audra
Richards, Meaghan Pezon, Meghan Lorence, defender Amanda Boulier, and
goaltenders Amanda Leveille and Allie Morse.Accursi Squared
Our sources have told us that Buffalo will have one more signing sometime
before the start of the season, so with the signing of the younger Accursi, the
Beauts roster is just about complete. Just because she isn't a point-machine
like her older sister Taylor, it doesn't mean that Hunter can't be a valuable
player for Buffalo.Hunter Accursi attempts to score for Brock University.
(Photo Credit: Brock University Athletics).
"After closely following her career at Brock, we felt Hunter was a perfect fit
for the Beauts' lineup in the upcoming season," said Buffalo GM Nathaniel
Oliver in the press release announcing the signing. "Obviously we got to see
her in person during our exhibition game against the Badgers last season, and
the coaches and I were really impressed. Hunter plays a complete game in all
three zones, is a solid playmaker, and she is relentless."
The Accursi's will be the third set of sisters to play on the same team in the
NWHL. Previously Mary and Elizabeth Parker played together for the Boston Pride
(during Season 3), and Winny Brodt Brown and Chelsea Brodt Rosenthal have
played for the Whitecaps the past two seasons. Although the Brodt's haven't
signed yet for the upcoming season, it is expected that they will.Taylor
Accursi celebrates after one of her four goals against the Metropolitan
Riveters during the Labatt Blue NWHL "Buffalo Believes Classic" outdoor game on
Dec. 28, 2019. (Photo Credit: Mike Hetzel).
"I'm very excited to play pro hockey in Buffalo this season," said the younger
Accursi who had ten goals in four seasons. "I hope to use my playing skills,
defensive ability, and positive attitude to help bring the Isobel Cup home to
Buffalo. It's also a bonus to be able to play on the same team as my
sister!"Related: Taylor Accursi Inspiring Fans Near and Far
With the signing of Hunter Accursi, the Beauts now have 21 players signed for
next season. She joins defenders Lenka Čurmová, Alyson Matteau, Marie-Jo
Pelletier, Kelly O'Sullivan, Lisa Chesson, Whitney Dove, Dominique Kremer, Meg
Delay, forwards Taylor Accursi, Cassidy MacPherson, Autumn MacDougall, Neve Van
Pelt, Iveta Klimášová, Kristin Lewicki, Erin Gehen, Emma Ruggerio, Kayla
Meneghin, and goaltenders Carly Jackson, Kelsey Neumann, and Caty Flagg.
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