Erika Lawler, former US Olympian, will preside over the NWHLPA; the NWHL's Player Association. In the league's press release today Lawler had the following to say about the NWHLPA.
"The main reason this league was founded was to start treating the players they way they deserve," said Lawler. "It's the NWHLPA's responsibility to make sure we create an entity that works towards creating an optimal experience for the players."
"We will be working towards elevating the player experience to the next level and will continue to ensure that players have a strong presence in the way the league operates.