Quick Facts
Biography
Micaela Long (born November 16, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Connecticut Whale of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Long previously played for the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL).
Personal life
Between 2006 and 2010, Long played in the NCAA for the University of New Hampshire.
In addition to her playing career, Long works as a teacher at the American School for the Deaf.
Playing career
CWHL
Long played in the 2010/2011 and 2011/12 CWHL seasons with the Boston Blades.
NWHL
On 17 July 2015, it was announced that Long would be joining the Connecticut Whale for the NWHL's inaugural season. 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. 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.