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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on the horizon. Following a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost in the deciding Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, players were still processing the defeat while also dealing with uncertainty about what the team will look like next season. As the league prepares to expand into Vancouver and Seattle, the Charge, and the other five current teams, will lose four players to the expansion draft. Each team can protect three players initially, with the option to protect a fourth after two are selected. Protection lists are due next Tuesday, and with significant changes expected, the Charge's path forward is anything but certain. General manager Mike Hirshfeld said they have already decided on who they will protect and will be letting players know Thursday during exit meetings. 'It's going to be a tough day,' Hirshfeld said. 'I'm sure of it, not looking forward to some of the conversations, but I also understand that this is a great moment for this league.' The Charge (12-2-4-12) finished third in the regular season to advance to the playoffs for the first time. Ottawa beat the number-one seed Montreal Victoire in the opening semifinal round to earn a berth in the final. Ottawa had a strong showing in the final, but an inability to score when most needed proved costly as defending champion Minnesota took the best-of-five series 3-1. Every game required overtime and was decided by one goal. 'There's a lot to be proud of this group and this year, highs and lows, injuries of top players, and there's a lot that happened this year and to be where we ended up is pretty special,' said forward Gabbie Hughes. 'That just speaks volumes to the group that we have.' There was much to like from where Ottawa started the season to where it ended. The Charge failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, but were able to persevere and punch their ticket on the final day of the regular season. 'Really proud of the gains we made here from year one to year two,' said coach Carla MacLeod. 'But, you know, by no means are we going to sit back and rest on our laurels. We're going to keep going here, so there's a lot of opportunity ahead of us.' Much will be made of goaltender Gwyneth Philips' emergence. Philips had a limited role as Emerance Maschmeyer's backup early in the season, but when the veteran netminder went down in March the 25-year-old rookie stepped in with poise making a strong impression in net. Through eight playoff games Philips posted a .952 save percentage, made 257-of-270 saves throughout the Charge's playoff run and was named the 2025 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP. 'For a goalie to have success, you know, people in front of them have to be playing well, and I think we played really well, especially defensively,' Philips said. 'And so I think definitely some other people in the series it could have gone to them, but I think it does kind of validate how good we were defensively.' Philips admitted the expansion draft served as incentive through the playoffs. 'We knew this team wasn't going to look the same, and how much respect and love we had for each other, we wanted to go out with a bang.' Brianne Jenner, Emily Clark, and Maschmeyer were Ottawa's first signings when the league launched, but it would be surprising to see all three return next season. While they understand it's part of the business it doesn't make it any easier. 'I think growth for the league is great, it's exciting,' said Clark. 'But obviously it's not lost on us that the reality is that there could be some big changes.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on the horizon. Following a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost in the deciding Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, players were still processing the defeat while also dealing with uncertainty about what the team will look like next season. As the league prepares to expand into Vancouver and Seattle, the Charge, and the other five current teams, will lose four players to the expansion draft. Each team can protect three players initially, with the option to protect a fourth after two are selected. Protection lists are due next Tuesday, and with significant changes expected, the Charge's path forward is anything but certain. General manager Mike Hirshfeld said they have already decided on who they will protect and will be letting players know Thursday during exit meetings. 'It's going to be a tough day,' Hirshfeld said. 'I'm sure of it, not looking forward to some of the conversations, but I also understand that this is a great moment for this league.' The Charge (12-2-4-12) finished third in the regular season to advance to the playoffs for the first time. Ottawa beat the number-one seed Montreal Victoire in the opening semifinal round to earn a berth in the final. Ottawa had a strong showing in the final, but an inability to score when most needed proved costly as defending champion Minnesota took the best-of-five series 3-1. Every game required overtime and was decided by one goal. 'There's a lot to be proud of this group and this year, highs and lows, injuries of top players, and there's a lot that happened this year and to be where we ended up is pretty special,' said forward Gabbie Hughes. 'That just speaks volumes to the group that we have.' There was much to like from where Ottawa started the season to where it ended. The Charge failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, but were able to persevere and punch their ticket on the final day of the regular season. 'Really proud of the gains we made here from year one to year two,' said coach Carla MacLeod. 'But, you know, by no means are we going to sit back and rest on our laurels. We're going to keep going here, so there's a lot of opportunity ahead of us.' Much will be made of goaltender Gwyneth Philips' emergence. Philips had a limited role as Emerance Maschmeyer's backup early in the season, but when the veteran netminder went down in March the 25-year-old rookie stepped in with poise making a strong impression in net. Through eight playoff games Philips posted a .952 save percentage, made 257-of-270 saves throughout the Charge's playoff run and was named the 2025 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP. 'For a goalie to have success, you know, people in front of them have to be playing well, and I think we played really well, especially defensively,' Philips said. 'And so I think definitely some other people in the series it could have gone to them, but I think it does kind of validate how good we were defensively.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Philips admitted the expansion draft served as incentive through the playoffs. 'We knew this team wasn't going to look the same, and how much respect and love we had for each other, we wanted to go out with a bang.' Brianne Jenner, Emily Clark, and Maschmeyer were Ottawa's first signings when the league launched, but it would be surprising to see all three return next season. While they understand it's part of the business it doesn't make it any easier. 'I think growth for the league is great, it's exciting,' said Clark. 'But obviously it's not lost on us that the reality is that there could be some big changes.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Philips and March of Dimes Bring Maternal and Pregnancy Health Content to Philips Avent Pregnancy+ App
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2025-- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced a collaboration aimed at improving maternal health education through the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app. Philips will integrate essential March of Dimes content into the app to help improve health literacy and create awareness for topics such as preparing for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stay, preterm birth, and vaccinations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app featuring March of Dimes Content The new content will also emphasize the benefits of low dose aspirin, when clinically appropriate, as a preventive treatment for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, aligning with March of Dimes' Low Dose, Big Benefits Campaign. In addition, Philips and March of Dimes will collaborate to identify key research areas, leveraging aggregated app data and surveys to gather valuable insights that will help both organizations further educate and support the needs of mothers and babies. 'Our partnership with Philips reflects our shared commitment to ensuring families have access to trusted, timely information throughout pregnancy,' said Kelly Ernst, Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at March of Dimes. 'Whether it's through our Mom and Baby Mobile Health Centers® or expanding digital health literacy via the Pregnancy+ app, we're meeting families where they are. Initiatives like this represent a meaningful step forward in our mission to improve health outcomes for all moms and babies—and it's partnerships like this that make that progress possible.' Pregnancy+, the world's #1 pregnancy app with more than 80 million lifetime downloads, provides information and guidance throughout a pregnancy including over 800 articles, lifelike 3D baby models, a weekly pregnancy tracker, and audio/video courses led by health and well-being experts. Philips will create awareness campaigns highlighting the new March of Dimes content, including relevant links and assets, that will have broad reach across the United States through the Pregnancy+ app. 'As we continue to seek solutions to address maternal health challenges, initiatives like this can contribute to meaningful change,' said Brenda Kapner, Regional Business Unit Leader, Mother & Childcare, Philips North America. 'By combining our expertise and resources with those of March of Dimes, we aim to deliver accessible education and insights, while utilizing advanced data analysis to better understand and meet the needs of mothers and babies. Together, we have the opportunity to significantly impact maternal and child health outcomes.' About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,200 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at About March of Dimes March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we've built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit or for more information. View source version on CONTACT: Avi Dines Philips North America Tel: +1-781-690-3814 Email:[email protected] KEYWORD: VIRGINIA MASSACHUSETTS EUROPE UNITED STATES NETHERLANDS NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PARENTING CHILDREN BABY/MATERNITY OTHER HEALTH HEALTH CONSUMER GENERAL HEALTH SOURCE: Royal Philips Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/28/2025 07:18 AM/DISC: 05/28/2025 07:17 AM
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Philips and March of Dimes Bring Maternal and Pregnancy Health Content to Philips Avent Pregnancy+ App
Collaboration designed to enhance health awareness for moms during pregnancy and improve health outcomes Aggregated analytics data and surveys from app will help provide maternal health insights CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & ARLINGTON, Va., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced a collaboration aimed at improving maternal health education through the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app. Philips will integrate essential March of Dimes content into the app to help improve health literacy and create awareness for topics such as preparing for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stay, preterm birth, and vaccinations. The new content will also emphasize the benefits of low dose aspirin, when clinically appropriate, as a preventive treatment for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, aligning with March of Dimes' Low Dose, Big Benefits Campaign. In addition, Philips and March of Dimes will collaborate to identify key research areas, leveraging aggregated app data and surveys to gather valuable insights that will help both organizations further educate and support the needs of mothers and babies. "Our partnership with Philips reflects our shared commitment to ensuring families have access to trusted, timely information throughout pregnancy," said Kelly Ernst, Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at March of Dimes. "Whether it's through our Mom and Baby Mobile Health Centers® or expanding digital health literacy via the Pregnancy+ app, we're meeting families where they are. Initiatives like this represent a meaningful step forward in our mission to improve health outcomes for all moms and babies—and it's partnerships like this that make that progress possible." Pregnancy+, the world's #1 pregnancy app with more than 80 million lifetime downloads, provides information and guidance throughout a pregnancy including over 800 articles, lifelike 3D baby models, a weekly pregnancy tracker, and audio/video courses led by health and well-being experts. Philips will create awareness campaigns highlighting the new March of Dimes content, including relevant links and assets, that will have broad reach across the United States through the Pregnancy+ app. "As we continue to seek solutions to address maternal health challenges, initiatives like this can contribute to meaningful change," said Brenda Kapner, Regional Business Unit Leader, Mother & Childcare, Philips North America. "By combining our expertise and resources with those of March of Dimes, we aim to deliver accessible education and insights, while utilizing advanced data analysis to better understand and meet the needs of mothers and babies. Together, we have the opportunity to significantly impact maternal and child health outcomes." About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,200 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at About March of Dimes March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we've built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit or for more information. View source version on Contacts Avi DinesPhilips North AmericaTel: +1-781-690-3814Email: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Philips and March of Dimes Bring Maternal and Pregnancy Health Content to Philips Avent Pregnancy+ App
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced a collaboration aimed at improving maternal health education through the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app. Philips will integrate essential March of Dimes content into the app to help improve health literacy and create awareness for topics such as preparing for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stay, preterm birth, and vaccinations. The new content will also emphasize the benefits of low dose aspirin, when clinically appropriate, as a preventive treatment for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, aligning with March of Dimes' Low Dose, Big Benefits Campaign. In addition, Philips and March of Dimes will collaborate to identify key research areas, leveraging aggregated app data and surveys to gather valuable insights that will help both organizations further educate and support the needs of mothers and babies. 'Our partnership with Philips reflects our shared commitment to ensuring families have access to trusted, timely information throughout pregnancy,' said Kelly Ernst, Senior Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at March of Dimes. 'Whether it's through our Mom and Baby Mobile Health Centers® or expanding digital health literacy via the Pregnancy+ app, we're meeting families where they are. Initiatives like this represent a meaningful step forward in our mission to improve health outcomes for all moms and babies—and it's partnerships like this that make that progress possible.' Pregnancy+, the world's #1 pregnancy app with more than 80 million lifetime downloads, provides information and guidance throughout a pregnancy including over 800 articles, lifelike 3D baby models, a weekly pregnancy tracker, and audio/video courses led by health and well-being experts. Philips will create awareness campaigns highlighting the new March of Dimes content, including relevant links and assets, that will have broad reach across the United States through the Pregnancy+ app. 'As we continue to seek solutions to address maternal health challenges, initiatives like this can contribute to meaningful change,' said Brenda Kapner, Regional Business Unit Leader, Mother & Childcare, Philips North America. 'By combining our expertise and resources with those of March of Dimes, we aim to deliver accessible education and insights, while utilizing advanced data analysis to better understand and meet the needs of mothers and babies. Together, we have the opportunity to significantly impact maternal and child health outcomes.' About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,200 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at About March of Dimes March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we've built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit or for more information.
