Feature NY Riveters Forward Morgan Fritz-Ward Announces Retirement by Chip Gianni December 3, 2016 Morgan Fritz-Ward (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) New York Riveters forward Morgan Fritz-Ward announced on Friday that she will be hanging up her skates following this weekend’s home games at Barnabas Health Hockey House in Newark. Fritz-Ward and the Riveters will take on the Buffalo Beauts on Saturday at 4:30 pm when the team will have their annual “Teddy Bear Toss.” Fans will be encouraged to toss new or slightly used teddy bears on the ice after the Riveters score their first goal of the game. Then on Sunday, in her final professional game the National Woman’s Hockey League defending champion, Boston Pride make their way to Newark for superheroes day. The former Quinnipiac University captain, along with former New Jersey Devils backup goaltender, Scott Clemmensen, are the only two professional hockey players to be raised in the state of Iowa. The 23-year-old forward has scored four goals and two assists throughout 23 games for the Riveters between last season and this year. The Riveters assistant captain, was voted by the fans last season to represent the team in the NWHL All-Star Game. In announcing her retirement from the game, Fritz-Ward said, “To all my friends in Riveters Nation, I have made the decision that it is time to end my hockey career, and start on my new personal career. I want to thank the league for everything they have done for me, and allowing me my life-long dream, my teammates for being some of the greatest people I have ever met and for supporting me, and the fans who have made and continue to make this league possible and so enjoyable.” She continued, “This was no easy decision, as hockey has been my life since I was 10-years-old, but I have decided to get back on track with school, which I will be attending in January. I am truly blessed for having had the opportunity to do what I love for over a year. Thank you all again for the support and dedication you have given to me and the league.” NWHL Commissioner, Dani Rylan said, “I have deep admiration for Morgan, will always appreciate what she did in the early days of our league, and have great respect for her decision to continue her education. Our league will always be about personal and professional development. If a player ever decides, as Morgan did, to leave to pursue other career and educational opportunities, we will always applaud and support their decision. That said, we are sad to see Morgan leave. We will miss you, Fritzy, and wish you success in all of your endeavors.” Post Views: 1,248 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chip Gianni Chip is a Staff Writer at DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Chip Gianni (see all) NWHL Picks up Fourth NHL Partnership Agreement with Boston Pride and Boston Bruins - January 10, 2019 Metropolitan Riveters Acquire Goaltender Maria Sorokina from Connecticut Whale - January 3, 2019 Former New Jersey Devils Defenseman Named Head Coach of Metropolitan Riveters - September 21, 2018 Metropolitan Riveters Re-Sign MVP Alexa Gruschow - September 12, 2018 Related TopicsDani RylanMorgan Fritz-WardNew York RivetersNWHL Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... UFC 208 moved to Brooklyn in February; Women’s Featherweight Bout Rumored Curtis Holds Off Erasmus For PSAL Championship at Yankee Stadium, Completes Perfect Season