Another key forward returns to the fold. Austrian star Janine Weber has taken a significant pay cut to rejoin the Riveters for their second season.
Today the New York Riveters announced that they have re-signed Austrian-born forward Janine Weber for the 2016-17 NWHL season. Weber signed a one-year, $13,500 contract after being one of the highest-paid forwards from last season's roster with her $19,500 contract.
The NWHL's press release on the Weber signing:
New York, NY — Janine Weber has signed a contract with the New York Riveters for the 2016-17 season, General Manager Chad Wiseman announced Wednesday.