2020 NWHL draft: Meet the six picks with Massachusetts ties
Pembroke, Milton, and Methuen were represented in the NWHL Draft, as were stars from Hockey East schools.
The National Women’s Hockey League completed its five-round draft this week. Taken first overall was local star Sammy Davis, a forward from Pembroke who played at BU.
Here are the players with Massachusetts ties who were selected:
No. 1: Sammy Davis, Boston University, Boston Pride.
The Pembroke native was the 2019 Beanpot MVP and earned Hockey East first-team honors this past season. The three-time BU captain is pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy at Mass. General Hospital.
Boston, you’re Sammy’s home.
Congrats to Sammy Davis on being selected by @TheBostonPride with the first overall pick in the @NWHL draft! pic.twitter.com/UcE7vhbh5L
— BU Women’s Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) April 28, 2020
No. 9: Codie Cross, Northeastern, Buffalo Beauts.
The Beauts’ second-round pick tied a career-high with four goals this season. The blue-liner also posted at least 12 assists per season during her four years with the Huskies.
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No. 10: Delaney Belinkas, Boston College, Metropolitan Riveters.
Belinkas scored a career-best 20 goals this season for the Eagles. In addition to her 93 career points, she also produced 10 game-winning goals in her college career. She’s originally from Florida and attended Williston Northampton.
No. 19: Amanda Conway, Norwich, Connecticut Whale.
The Division 3 player of the year, Conway capped her college career with her third straight 30-goal season to lead the country in scoring. She’s a Methuen native.
No. 29: Meghara McManus, New Hampshire, Boston Pride.
McManus, a Milton native, notched career highs in goals (17), assists (10) and points (27) as a senior. The Dexter Southfield grad will stay local after being picked in the fifth round.
No. 30: Paige Capistran, Northeastern, Boston Pride.
Capistran is the first Northeastern player to win the Hockey East Sportsmanship Award. The Husky captain, who is from New Hampshire, dished out a career-high 11 assists this past season.
With the final pick of the 2020 NWHL Draft, the Boston Pride select Paige Capistran (@paige_cap21) from Northeastern University.#NWHLDraft | #ThePack 🦁 pic.twitter.com/S4NgHFUN9I
— Boston Pride (@TheBostonPride) April 30, 2020
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