New York Hockey Journal

  • Login
  • Logout
  • Subscribe
  • Dashboard
Subscribe
Women's

Amanda Kessel and USA Hockey are looking for Gold this time around

Metropolitan Riveters star: 'We know what it takes to win a gold medal'

By Marisa IngemiFebruary 1, 2018

It’s been a long road back for Amanda Kessel.

The former Minnesota Golden Gophers star and 2013 Patty Kazmaier Award winner was injured in the lead-up to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games, and while she played well in Sochi in helping Team USA claim silver, it was questionable if she would return to competitive hockey.

But as she embarks on a 2018 Olympics adventure in PyeongChang, Kessel is thankful for her Empire State experience as part of the National Women’s Hockey League Metropolitan Riveters.

"It was huge. After being off from hockey that much, it takes a little bit of time to get everything back and be able to compete with highly talented players," Kessel said. "Playing against the best players, it was huge in getting me to this position for the Olympic team."

Last season, Kessel signed what was then the largest contract in NWHL history with the Metropolitan Riveters. After sitting out most of the season due to injury, she played in eight games, racking up 18 points to lead the Rivs to the second seed in the postseason. Her 14 assists led the league over her eight games.

Tags: 2018 Winter Olympics, Amanda Kessel, Metropolitan Riveters, NWHL, USA Women's Hockey

Subscribe to finish reading this story

SUBSCRIBE

Members login below

Register
Forgot Password?

Related Articles

29 locals set for USA Hockey Select 17 player development camp

Twenty-nine players from New York and New Jersey will take part in the 2022 USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp that starts Thursday at…
Read More

NEPSAC coaches poll, Part 2: What’s next for prep hockey?

Prep school hockey coaches in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) have some interesting ideas about the state of the conference and some…
Read More

40 prospects who impressed at the Liberty Bell Games

WAYNE, N.J. – The 2022 Liberty Bell Games brought 12 teams worth of players to the Ice Vault for three days of competition from June…
Read More

Our Free Weekly Newsletter

  • Subscribe
  • Seamans Media, Inc.
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2022 Seamans Media, Inc. • All Rights Reserved

Contact Us!

Please write a brief description and someone will get back to you shortly!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.