With the national news spotlight on them, the Boston Pride flourished on Thursday night at Warrior Ice Arena, defeating the Connecticut Whale 8-2 to advance to the Isobel Cup Championship.
The Boston Pride management and the NWHL itself stood firmly in support of its players who have chosen to boycott the IIHF Women’s World Championship if progress is not made regarding fair pay. Just two hours prior to puck drop, the NWHL announced that the Isobel Cup Final will be streamed live via ABC News. Warrior Ice Arena buzzed with members of the media, including ESPN’s Joe McDonald.