Beginning June 1, NWHL teams can start signing players for the 2018-19 season.
For players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue
their hockey careers, the free agency period provides them an opportunity to
continue playing at the highest level of professional women's hockey. The
fourth season of the NWHL will begin in October as the Metropolitan Riveters
defend their Isobel Cup championship, and with the addition of a fifth team -
the Minnesota Whitecaps - as well as the inclusion of players who participated
in the 2018 Winter Olympics, this very well could be the most competitive
season yet. 

My colleague Nathaniel Oliver will keep THW readers up-to-date on Boston and
Buffalo's signings throughout the summer, while I post updates on Connecticut
and the Riveters. Together we will collaborate to keep readers informed of all
of Minnesota's signings.

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Thankful for a great first season with the @CTWhale_NWHL! Excited to be back
home this year with the @WhitecapsHockey! #RollCaps https://t.co/2u4WTo9US2

- Sydney Rossman (@syd_rossman) August 20, 2018

On August 20 the Whitecaps signed goaltender Sydney Rossman, who along with
Amanda Leveille will give the NWHL's newest team one of the most formidable
duos in net this season. With so many back-to-back games on their schedule, the
 netminders will likely share playing time and push each other to be better
every weekend. Last season, as a rookie, Rossman started in all 17 games (16
regular season, 1 playoff) for Connecticut and often was a hard-luck loser in a
 disappointing season for the Whale.

"It means so much to be able to move home and play in front of my family and
friends as a member of the Minnesota Whitecaps in their first NWHL season,"
Rossman, a native of Minnetonka, said in a press release announcing her
signing. "I am so humbled to be a part of the Whitecaps and the program that
they've built for many years. I'm especially excited to see all of the young
players from Minnesota and help establish a team for them to play on in the
future."Sydney Rossman makes a save for the Connecticut Whale during the 2018
NWHL Playoffs. (Photo Credit: Matthew Raney)

On August 17 Minnesota added another familiar face to their NWHL roster when
they signed Brooke White-Lancette, who played with the then-independent
Whitecaps since 2004, taking only two brief breaks from the team to give birth
to her two sons. Before joining the team she played college hockey at
Northeastern University from 1998-2003.

"I'm excited to join my teammates in this extraordinary accomplishment and
honor to represent the Minnesota Whitecaps in our inaugural season with the
NWHL," White-Lancette said in a press release announcing her signing.

BREAKING: The Minnesota Whitecaps have signed Brooke White-Lancette! Welcome to
 Minnesota Brooke! #RollCaps 🌊 pic.twitter.com/Fg1fTUgHwn

- Minnesota Whitecaps (@WhitecapsHockey) August 17, 2018

"Playing for the Whitecaps for the past 14 years has truly been a blessing. I'm
 excited to continue this journey by being a positive role model for young
girls and women who aspire to play hockey at all levels, which now includes
playing professionally."

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