2017-18 NWHL season

The 2017–18 NWHL season is the third season of the National Women's Hockey League. All four teams from the previous two seasons returned for this season: the Buffalo Beauts, Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, and the Metropolitan Riveters.
==League news and notes==
*In October 2017, the Russian national team participated in exhibition series against various NWHL clubs. At least one game against the Chinese national team has also been scheduled.
*A Battle of the Sexes match was scheduled between the Buffalo Beauts and Buffalo Jr. Sabres for October 16.
*On October 5, the New York Riveters partnered with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. The Riveters, having played in Newark, New Jersey, the previous season, rebranded as the Metropolitan Riveters. As part of the partnership, the Riveters had their opening home game at the Prudential Center.
==Regular season==
===Standings===
===News and notes===
Brittany Ott of the Boston Pride and Amanda Leveille of the Buffalo Beauts served as team captains for the 3rd NWHL All-Star Game. 
===Standings===
Final standings.
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Metropolitan Riveters	16	13	3 	0	64	30	26
Buffalo Beauts 	16	12	4 	0	51	41	24
Boston Pride 	16	4 	8 	4	33	48	12
Connecticut Whale 	16	3 	11	2	26	55	8
==Playoffs==
==Awards and honors==
===Player of the Week===
Day Awarded 	Player 	Team
February 21, 2018	Maddie Elia 	Buffalo Beauts
March 5, 2018 	Dana Trivigno 	Boston Pride
March 12, 2018 	Sarah EdneyMadison Packer	Buffalo BeautsMetropolitan Riveters
==References==
==External links==
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==See Also==
*2018 Champions Cup
Category:National Women's Hockey League (2015–)
Category:2018 in hockey