ROSTER ANNOUNCED
The U.S. Women's National Team roster was announced for the opening two contests of the 2019-20 Rivalry Series. The roster features 17 members of the U.S. Women’s National Team who helped the U.S. capture the gold medal at the 2019 IIHF Women’s World Championship, and a total of six players who are making their U.S. Women’s National Team debut, including Kelly Browne (Burlington, Mass.), Natalie Buchbinder (Fairport, N.Y.), Britta Curl (Bismarck, N.D), Clair DeGeorge (Anchorage, Alaska), Aerin Frankel (New York, N.Y.) and Abby Roque (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.).

DROP THE PUCK 
The Hartford Wolfpack and the Springfield Thunderbirds, both of the AHL, had members of the U.S. Women's National Team out to their respective games to participate in the ceremonial puck drop. Following the puck drop, players stuck around to catch the game and promote the Rivalry Series during intermission.