The New York Riveters will now have two women in their coaching staff next season. Rebecca Ruegsegger Baker has been signed to serve as the team’s “head goaltending coach”.
From the NWHL’s press release:
“Rebecca's past playing experience and recent coaching experience at St. Cloud, along with a great attitude and true passion for the game makes her a perfect fit for the Riveters organization,” said Wiseman.
Ruegsegger Baker was a member of the USA Hockey U-18 gold medal team at the IIHF World Championship in Calgary in 2008. She then played for the University of Wisconsin, winning an NCAA National Championship in 2011.