BRIDGEPORT— The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are hosting the first-ever AHL-NWHL doubleheader with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) on Sat., Feb. 22, 2020. The Whale will host the Boston Pride at the Webster Bank Arena at 2 p.m. That will be followed by a meet-and-greet for all ticketholders with the entire Whale team. Later, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers will entertain the Hershey Bears at 7 p.m.

“ P laying at the home of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers is an awesome opportunity to showcase the talent in the NWHL and engage with new fans,” said Whale defender Shannon Doyle, who has been with the Whale since the NWHL’s first season. “The Whale players and staff are proud to collaborate with the Sound Tigers on an incredible full day of hockey and a celebration of the sport.”

“The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are proud to host our neighbors, the Connecticut Whale, and provide the showcase all of these amazing players and role models and these two great NWHL teams have earned,” added Sound Tigers president Brent Rossi.

The Sound Tigers are offering a combined ticket for both games in the Sound Tigers/Whale doubleheader for $25. Tickets are available now at https://fevo.me/ahl_nwhldoubleheader or by calling Tarah Kelly at 203-345-4859.

The Sound Tigers will also host a Girls’ Hockey Celebration Weekend on March 21 and 22 in partnership with Fairfield, Connecticut native Julie Chu, continuing the team’s commitment to girls’ hockey.

About the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL)

Established in 2015, the NWHL was the first professional women’s hockey league in North America to pay its players. The mission of the league is to fuel the continued growth of the sport and brand of pro women’s hockey . The league is made up of the Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Connecticut Whale, Metropolitan Riveters, and Minnesota Whitecaps. Visit NWHL.zone and follow on Twitter and Facebook @NWHL and Instagram @NWHL.zone.

—Staff Reports