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From: The National Women's Hockey League > News
NWHL ANNOUNCES SALE OF THE CONNECTICUT WHALE
May 10, 2021
by Paul Krotz
FOUNDING FOUR TEAM TO BE OWNED BY SHARED HOCKEY ENTERPRISES FOUNDER TOBIN KELLY
The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) today announced that the league's board of Governors have approved the sale and transfer of ownership of the Connecticut Whale Hockey Club to purchaser Shared Hockey Enterprises (SHE), LLC owned by Tobin Kelly and his investment partners. The Whale are one of four NWHL teams owned and operated by W Hockey Partners.
“It has been our goal since transitioning to a joint venture model in October to find strong ownership groups who believe in the NWHL and recognize the growth potential for the league and professional women’s hockey,” said NWHL Commissioner Tyler Tumminia. “Tobin’s commitment to supporting our athletes, building community partnerships, and enhancing the fan experience represents another significant milestone in league history as we prepare for our seventh season.” ...
The 2021 NWHL Draft will take place on Tuesday, June 29 with the Whale currently holding the second overall pick. The league also recently announced the salary cap for the 2021-22 season will double to $300,000 per team following a record-setting campaign for sponsorship activation, broadcast partnerships, and digital fan engagement. ...
