Morgan Fritz-Ward
| Morgan Fritz-Ward | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 14, 1993 Mason City, IO, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | New York Riveters | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| Playing career | 2015–2016 | ||
Morgan Fritz-Ward (born September 14, 1993) is a former American professional ice hockey player for the New York Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Fritz-Ward served as the alternate captain for the franchise until her retirement during the 2016/17 NWHL season.
Career
During college, Fritz-Ward played for Quinnipiac University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association between 2011 and 2015. Fritz-Ward captained the women's ice hockey team during her senior year.[1][2]
During the inaugural NWHL season of 2015/16, Fritz-Ward played for the New York Riveters as a forward and was voted in by fans to play in the league’s All-Star Game. She was an alternate captain for the franchise from 2015/16 until her retirement.[3] In early 2016, Fritz-Ward was one of the first players to sign contracts with the New York Riveters for the 2016/17 NWHL season alongside Madison Packer, having signed a $15,000 one-year contract.[4]
Fritz-Ward announced her retirement in December 2016 in the wake of substantial player salary cuts by the NWHL.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=369325
- ↑ Doell, Katrina (2 December 2016). "Morgan Fritz-Ward Announces Retirement". National Women's Hockey League. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ↑ Doell, Katrina (2 December 2016). "Morgan Fritz-Ward Announces Retirement". National Women's Hockey League. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ↑ http://nwhl.co/fritz-ward-and-packer-re-sign-with-riveters/
- ↑ Ayala, Erica (3 December 2016). "One last time for Morgan Fritz-Ward". SB Nation. Retrieved 4 January 2017.