Natalie Darwitz, the general manager of PWHL Minnesota, is reportedly leaving the organization just 9 days after leading the team to its first-ever Walter Cup championship. The news comes as a shock to many, with sources describing her departure as unexpected and emotional. Darwitz, who built the organization from scratch, is known for treating her staff exceptionally well. The decision comes just three days before Minnesota hosts the PWHL draft. Reports suggest that a rift with the coach and players taking sides contributed to her ousting.
PWHL champions Minnesota lets go of general manager Natalie Darwitz https://t.co/cN6h9ePCR8 https://t.co/1ySxC3Obms
Inside Natalie Darwitz's ousting from PWHL Minnesota: Rift with the coach, players taking sides Only in Minnesota could such a feel-good story of a first-year championship team change so dramatically in a week Story with @JoeSmithNHL https://t.co/AjFRUmhLlg
Inside Natalie Darwitz’s ousting from PWHL Minnesota: Rift with the coach, players taking sides Story with @JoeSmithNHL https://t.co/AjFRUmhLlg
Just 8 days after Minnesota won the PWHL’s first-ever Walter Cup championship, Natalie Darwitz is reportedly leaving the organization. 😳 https://t.co/syQsb5kuDN https://t.co/AQ0vC0JpQT
As one team source told us regarding the league’s decision after Darwitz built the organization from scratch into a champion, “She treats her staff like gold. People are shocked, pissed and sad.” News comes 9 days after title and 3 days before Minnesota hosts the PWHL draft https://t.co/gB3BPHUbJd
PWHL Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz is leaving the organization, team sources have told The Athletic. "It's pretty shocking." Story with @RussoHockey https://t.co/dqA1mmiSh2