Bishop Signs NWHL Contract With Connecticut Whale
8/17/2020 12:00:00 AM | Women's Ice Hockey
DANBURY, Conn.- The NWHL (National Women's Hockey League) team Connecticut Whale has signed Sacred Heart University Women's Ice Hockey alumnus Maddie Bishop for the 2020-21 season. Bishop was drafted by the Whale in the fifth round of the 2020 NWHL Draft in April.
"Congratulations to Maddie on her signing a professional contract with the Connecticut Whale. I know that all of Maddie's former teammates, and her coaches are very proud of her, and we wish her the very best in her professional career. Knowing Maddie, and what she brings onto the ice everyday, will add greatly to the success this season. We wish Maddie the best of luck and the rest of the team this season and we can't wait to see her play in the coming year." Sacred Heart University Women's Ice Hockey head coach Thomas O'Malley on Bishop signing with the Whale.
Bishop tallied 33 goals and 58 assists for 91 points in 127 career games with SHU. She was named to the All-NEWHA First-Team for her career high 11 goal, 19 assist, 30 point senior season. As a Pioneer, Bishop tallied and scored at least 10 plus goals in each of her last two seasons with the program.
As a senior in 2019-20, Bishop ranked sixth in the NEWHA in total points while leading the alliance in short handed goals. Bishop ranked 47th in the nation in points per game averaging .94 points per game while placing tied for sixth in the nation in short handed goals.
