Amid a flurry of draft picks and high-profile signings, the Riveters have also accquired a new assistant coach. Sis Paulsen, former head coach at New England College, comes by way of the New Jersey Colonials, where she directed the girls’ program. She played for Wisconsin from 1999-2003, and is currently represents the girls’ and women’s Atlantic Division for USA Hockey. Last week, we talked about how that road led to the Riveters.
Did you grow up playing hockey? With boys or girls, or both? How would you describe your experience?
Yes, (I) started playing when I was 4 because my older brother played.