BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Pegula Sports and Entertainment no longer has operational control of the Buffalo Beauts hockey team.
The Buffalo Beauts Hockey LLC and the NWHL announced an agreement to turn control of the Beauts back to the league.
“Our main goal has always been fostering the growth of women’s hockey across all ages,” said Kim Pegula, President and CEO of Pegula Sports and Entertainment in a released statement. "We thank our Beauts players, staff, and fans for their support this past season. We will continue to look for ways to successfully grow the women’s game.”
"The NWHL thanks Pegula Sports and Entertainment for their stewardship of the Beauts during the last two seasons,” said NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan. “We have a deep appreciation for the remarkable, ongoing commitment of the organization to advance the sport of hockey at all levels."
It's unknown if the Beauts will continue to play at HarborCenter.