Soderberg signs with Connecticut Whale, Flaherty stays home with Minnesota White Caps

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) - It’s no secret that the University of Minnesota Duluth breeds professional hockey players and on Tuesday two more former Bulldogs signed professional deals in The Premier Hockey Federation.

Former goaltender Emma Soderberg signed a 2-year deal with the Connecticut Whale following her historic and illustrious career between the pipes for UMD.

.@UMDWHockey's Soderberg Signs with Connecticut Whale of the PHL

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— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) May 23, 2023

Goaltender Emma Söderberg was an All-Star at #WomensWorlds & will make her North American pro debut, signing a 2-year deal in Connecticut, after 5 years at @UMDWHockey where she set career (23) & single season (12) shutout records#PresentedByDiscover

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— PHF (@PHF) May 23, 2023

As for former defenseman, Maggie Flaherty, she has signed a 1-year deal with the Minnesota White Caps joining three other former Bulldogs for the 2023-24 season.

.@UMDWHockey's Flaherty Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps of the PHF

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— UMD Athletics (@UMDBulldogs) May 23, 2023

Defender Maggie Flaherty will continue her career in the State of Hockey turning pro in Minnesota with a one-year contract after five seasons with @UMDWHockey where she recorded 77 points in 153 games.#PresentedByDiscover

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— PHF (@PHF) May 24, 2023

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