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| caption = Long (front) in 2015
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| position = Forward
| position = Forward
| shoots = Left
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| height_ft = 5
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| height_in = 2
| height_in = 4.5
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| played_for = [[Connecticut Whale (PHF)|Connecticut Whale]], [[Boston Blades]]
| league = [[National Women's Hockey League (2015–)|NWHL]]
| team = [[Connecticut Whale (NWHL)|Connecticut Whale]]
| played_for = '''''[[Canadian Women's Hockey League|CWHL]]'''''<br />&nbsp;[[Boston Blades]]
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| sex = f
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| ntl_team =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|16}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|16}}
| birth_place = [[South Boston, Massachusetts]], [[United States|USA]]
| birth_place = [[South Boston, Massachusetts]], US
| career_start = 2010
| career_start = 2010
| career_end = 2017
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'''Micaela Long''' (born November 16, 1987) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[ice hockey]] player for the [[Connecticut Whale (NWHL)|Connecticut Whale]] of the [[National Women's Hockey League (2015–)|National Women's Hockey League (NWHL)]]. Long previously played for the [[Boston Blades]] of the [[Canadian Women's Hockey League|Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL)]].
'''Micaela Long''' (born November 16, 1987) is an American professional [[ice hockey]] player, most recently for the [[Connecticut Whale (PHF)|Connecticut Whale]] of the [[Premier Hockey Federation]] (PHF). Long previously played for the [[Boston Blades]] of the [[Canadian Women's Hockey League]] (CWHL).


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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In addition to her playing career, Long works as a teacher at the [[American School for the Deaf]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Collinsville Press|title=Whale forward Micaela Long balances teaching and playing professional hockey|url=http://collinsvillepress.com/2016/12/whale-forward-micaela-long-balances-teaching-and-playing-professional-hockey/13017/|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=The Collinsville Press|date=9 December 2016}}</ref>
In addition to her playing career, Long works as a teacher at the [[American School for the Deaf]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Collinsville Press|title=Whale forward Micaela Long balances teaching and playing professional hockey|url=http://collinsvillepress.com/2016/12/whale-forward-micaela-long-balances-teaching-and-playing-professional-hockey/13017/|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=The Collinsville Press|date=9 December 2016}}</ref>


Long married Alex Desjarlais on July 29, 2021, in a private New Hampshire wedding on Lake Winnepesaukee. The couple currently resides in Connecticut.
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==Playing career==
==Playing career==
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Long played in the [[2010–11 CWHL season|2010/2011]] and [[2011–12 CWHL season|2011/12]] CWHL seasons with the [[Boston Blades]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Botta|first1=Christopher|title=One 'Long' Day, Two Remarkable Careers|url=http://www.nwhl.zone/news_article/show/731885-one-long-day-two-remarkable-careers|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=NWHL.Zone|date=8 December 2016}}</ref>
Long played in the [[2010–11 CWHL season|2010/2011]] and [[2011–12 CWHL season|2011/12]] CWHL seasons with the [[Boston Blades]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Botta|first1=Christopher|title=One 'Long' Day, Two Remarkable Careers|url=http://www.nwhl.zone/news_article/show/731885-one-long-day-two-remarkable-careers|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=NWHL.Zone|date=8 December 2016}}</ref>


===Premier Hockey Federation===
===NWHL===
On 17 July 2015, it was announced that Long would be joining the Connecticut Whale for the NWHL's inaugural season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cimini|first1=Kaitlin|title=nterview with Connecticut Whale Signee Micaela Long|url=https://www.todaysslapshot.com/womens-hockey/interview-with-connecticut-whale-signee-micaela-long/|accessdate=11 June 2017|agency=Today's Slapshot|publisher=FanRagSports|date=23 July 2015}}</ref> Long appeared in 17 regular season games and two playoff games for the franchise in their [[2015–16 Connecticut Whale (NWHL) season|2015/16 season]].
On 17 July 2015, it was announced that Long would be joining the [[Connecticut Whale (PHF)|Connecticut Whale]] for the PHF's inaugural season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cimini|first1=Kaitlin|title=nterview with Connecticut Whale Signee Micaela Long|url=https://www.todaysslapshot.com/womens-hockey/interview-with-connecticut-whale-signee-micaela-long/|accessdate=11 June 2017|agency=Today's Slapshot|publisher=FanRagSports|date=23 July 2015}}</ref> Long appeared in 17 regular season games and two playoff games for the franchise in their [[2015–16 Connecticut Whale (NWHL) season|2015–16 season]].


In July 2016, Long signed a one-year, $13,500 contract to continue with the Connecticut Whale for the [[2016–17 Connecticut Whale (NWHL) season|2016/17 NWHL season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jackson-Gibson|first1=Adele|title=Connecticut Whale re-sign Micaela Long for second NWHL season|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/connecticut-whale-micaela-long-signs/|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=Excelle Sports|date=25 July 2016}}</ref> During the first NWHL game of 2016, a hit by Long on [[New York Riveters]] captain [[Ashley Johnston]] sparked a [[line brawl]] between the New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale. Long and Riveters player [[Elena Orlando]] were each subsequently suspended for one game by the NWHL's Player Safety Committee.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cimini|first1=Kate|title=Whale’s Long hopes to make a different kind of history|url=https://www.si.com/nhl/2016/04/05/micaela-long-ct-whale-hit-brawl-ashley-johnston-riveters|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=National Post Staff|title=Two players suspended after New York Riveters-Connecticut Whale line brawl in NWHL game|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/two-players-suspended-after-new-york-riveters-connecticut-whale-line-brawl-in-nwhl-game|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=The National Post|date=8 January 2016}}</ref>
In July 2016, Long signed a one-year, $13,500 contract to continue with the Connecticut Whale for the [[2016–17 Connecticut Whale (NWHL) season|2016–17 NWHL season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jackson-Gibson|first1=Adele|title=Connecticut Whale re-sign Micaela Long for second NWHL season|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/connecticut-whale-micaela-long-signs/|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=Excelle Sports|date=25 July 2016}}</ref> During the first NWHL game of 2016, a hit by Long on [[New York Riveters]] captain [[Ashley Johnston]] sparked a [[line brawl]] between the New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale. Long and Riveters player [[Elena Orlando]] were each subsequently suspended for one game by the NWHL's Player Safety Committee.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cimini|first1=Kate|title=Whale's Long hopes to make a different kind of history|url=https://www.si.com/nhl/2016/04/05/micaela-long-ct-whale-hit-brawl-ashley-johnston-riveters|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=National Post Staff|title=Two players suspended after New York Riveters-Connecticut Whale line brawl in NWHL game|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/two-players-suspended-after-new-york-riveters-connecticut-whale-line-brawl-in-nwhl-game|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=The National Post|date=8 January 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:American women's ice hockey forwards]]
[[Category:American women's ice hockey forwards]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Connecticut Whale (NWHL) players]]
[[Category:Connecticut Whale (PHF) players]]
[[Category:New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey players]]
[[Category:New Hampshire Wildcats women's ice hockey players]]



Latest revision as of 00:30, 1 April 2024

Micaela Long
Long (front) in 2015
Born (1987-11-16) 16 November 1987 (age 37)
South Boston, Massachusetts, US
Height 5 ft 4.5 in (164 cm)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Connecticut Whale, Boston Blades
Playing career 2010–2017

Micaela Long (born November 16, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player, most recently for the Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Long previously played for the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL).

Personal life

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Between 2006 and 2010, Long played in the NCAA for the University of New Hampshire.[1]

In addition to her playing career, Long works as a teacher at the American School for the Deaf.[2]

Long married Alex Desjarlais on July 29, 2021, in a private New Hampshire wedding on Lake Winnepesaukee. The couple currently resides in Connecticut.

Playing career

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CWHL

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Long played in the 2010/2011 and 2011/12 CWHL seasons with the Boston Blades.[3]

Premier Hockey Federation

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On 17 July 2015, it was announced that Long would be joining the Connecticut Whale for the PHF's inaugural season.[4] Long appeared in 17 regular season games and two playoff games for the franchise in their 2015–16 season.

In July 2016, Long signed a one-year, $13,500 contract to continue with the Connecticut Whale for the 2016–17 NWHL season.[5] During the first NWHL game of 2016, a hit by Long on New York Riveters captain Ashley Johnston sparked a line brawl between the New York Riveters and Connecticut Whale. Long and Riveters player Elena Orlando were each subsequently suspended for one game by the NWHL's Player Safety Committee.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ NWHL (2015). "NCAA Veterans Stock and Long Sign with Connecticut". NWHL.Co. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  2. ^ Collinsville Press (9 December 2016). "Whale forward Micaela Long balances teaching and playing professional hockey". The Collinsville Press. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  3. ^ Botta, Christopher (8 December 2016). "One 'Long' Day, Two Remarkable Careers". NWHL.Zone. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  4. ^ Cimini, Kaitlin (23 July 2015). "nterview with Connecticut Whale Signee Micaela Long". FanRagSports. Today's Slapshot. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  5. ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (25 July 2016). "Connecticut Whale re-sign Micaela Long for second NWHL season". Excelle Sports. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  6. ^ Cimini, Kate (5 April 2016). "Whale's Long hopes to make a different kind of history". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  7. ^ National Post Staff (8 January 2016). "Two players suspended after New York Riveters-Connecticut Whale line brawl in NWHL game". The National Post. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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