What league does Manchester Storm Women play in?

Manchester Storm Women play in the WNIHL 2 (W).

When was Manchester Storm Women founded?

Manchester Storm Women was founded in 2024 in Manchester, GBR, England.

Where is Manchester Storm Women based?

Manchester Storm Women is based in Manchester, GBR.

Who is the head coach of Manchester Storm Women?

The head coach of Manchester Storm Women is James Ashton.

Who is the captain of Manchester Storm Women?

The captain of Manchester Storm Women is Hannah Waterhouse.

What arena does Manchester Storm Women play in?

Manchester Storm Women play their home games at Altrincham Ice Dome in Manchester, GBR.

Who is the general manager of Manchester Storm Women?

The general manager of Manchester Storm Women is Wesley Spurrett.

What are the team colors of Manchester Storm Women?

The team colors of Manchester Storm Women are White + Purple + Pink.

Manchester Storm Women

WNIHL 2 (W)

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

Manchester Storm Women were 13-2-1 in the 2025-26 WNIHL 2 (W) season with 27 points, 2nd in the North B (Elizabeth) and 7th overall.

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2025-2026 Manchester Storm Women Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#19	Beth Harrison (G)	22	2004		-	-	-
	#1	Tegan Lavery (G)	26	1999		-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#12	Simeon Ainsworth (D)	21	2005		-	-	-
	#95	Jessica Burns (D)	15	2011		-	-	-
	#53	Gabriella Dooey (D)	28	1998		-	-	-
	#55	Stephanie Dunford (D)	41	1985		-	-	-
	#84	Ruth Evans (D)	16	2010		-	-	-
	#18	Aaliyah Ferriss (D)	25	2001		-	-	-
	#20	Chloe Helme (D)	26	2000		-	-	-
	#80	Everlyn Peake (D)	17	2008		-	-	-
	#47	Sophie Pearce (D)	26	2000		-	-	-
	#86	Olivia Turner (D)	18	2008		-	-	-
FORWARDS
	#4	Inez Brannan (F)	21	2005		5'2"	119	R
	#44	Olivia Clough (F)	15	2011		-	-	-
	#21	Sara Connelly (F)	43	1983		-	-	-
	#60	Alexia Davis (F)	17	2008		-	-	-
	#85	Kate Gleave (F)	27	1999		-	-	-
	#24	Evie-Mae Goddard (F)	18	2008		-	-	-
	#11	Lucy Goldstone (F)	44	1982		-	-	-
	#58	Mack Hollingsworth (F)	23	2002		-	-	-
	#25	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)"A"	19	2007	Chester, GBR	5'8"	159	R
	#92	Gina Madera (F)	34	1992		-	-	-
	#9	Esme McCann (F)	19	2007		-	-	-
	#10	Cecilia Mullan (F)	18	2008		-	-	-
	#27	Charlotte Nation (F)	15	2010		-	-	-
	#37	Alice Noakes (F)	17	2009		-	-	-
	#72	Nicole Rainey (F)	16	2010		-	-	-
	#5	Maisee Rowlands (F)	16	2010		-	-	-
	#78	Cydney Scott (F)	16	2010		-	-	-
	#70	Emily Sproston (F)	21	2004		-	-	-
	#33	Jane Sproston (F)	51	1975		-	-	-
	#45	Amanda Staines (F)	51	1974		-	-	-
	#49	Jessica Thorpe (F)	20	2006		-	-	-
	#16	Isabelle Tyler (F)	19	2007		-	-	-
	#47	Ellen Tyrer (F)	21	2005		-	-	-
	#3	Yelyzaveta Umarova (F)	22	2004		-	-	-
	#14	Hannah Waterhouse (F)"C"	27	1999		-	-	-
	#29	Julia Will (F)"A"	40	1985		-	-	-

Position: G: 1, D: 8, F: 20Av Age: 24.55 yearsAv Ht: 5'5"Av Wt: 139 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Manchester Storm Women Staff

Head CoachJames Ashton
Asst. CoachWesley Spurrett
General ManagerWesley Spurrett

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Manchester Storm Women Captains

"C"

Hannah Waterhouse

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 Manchester Storm Women Demographics

Manchester Storm Women Facts

Plays in: Women's National Ice Hockey League Division 2
Team Colors: White + Purple + Pink
Town: Manchester, GBR Map
Founded: 2024

2025-2026 Manchester Storm Women Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
5 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Manchester Storm Women: 318 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Manchester Storm (EIHL)
Manchester Storm U16 (England U16 2)
Manchester Storm U16 Girls (WNIHL U16 (W))
Manchester Storm U19 (England U19 2)
Manchester Storm Women B (WNIHL 2 (W))

Arena Information

Arena Name: Altrincham Ice Dome
Location: Altrincham
Capacity: 2 200
Construction Year: 2007

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Manchester Storm Women History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WNIHL 2 (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WNIHL 2 (W)	16	13	2	1	-	-	134	23	27	1.69	2	Final loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kate Gleave (F)	2026-2027	Leeds Thorns	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Sara Connelly (F)	2026-2027	Leeds Thorns	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Cecilia Mullan (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Lucy Goldstone (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Simeon Ainsworth (D)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Julia Will (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Jane Sproston (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Amanda Staines (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Mack Hollingsworth (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Emily Sproston (F)	2026-2027	Manchester Storm Women B	WNIHL 2	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'4"	121 lbs	20.12
2025-2026	View Roster	5'5"	139 lbs	24.55

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	15	52
2.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	16	21	17	38
3.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	14	21	6	27
4.	Olivia Clough (F)	12	4	13	17
5.	Olivia Turner (D)	9	4	9	13

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	15	52
2.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	16	21	17	38
3.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	14	21	6	27
4.	Hannah Waterhouse (F)	12	6	5	11
5.	Alexia Davis (F)	6	6	2	8

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	16	21	17	38
2.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	15	52
3.	Olivia Clough (F)	12	4	13	17
4.	Olivia Turner (D)	9	4	9	13
5.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	14	21	6	27

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	52	30
2.	Everlyn Peake (D)	12	1	2	12
3.	Olivia Turner (D)	9	4	13	6
4.	Nicole Rainey (F)	8	4	8	6
5.	Hannah Waterhouse (F)	12	6	11	4

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	16	21	17	38
2.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	14	21	6	27
3.	Cecilia Mullan (F)	14	2	3	5
4.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	15	52
5.	Olivia Clough (F)	12	4	13	17

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	13	37	52	4.00
2.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	16	21	38	2.38
3.	Ellen Tyrer (F)	3	3	6	2.00
4.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	14	21	27	1.93
5.	Olivia Turner (D)	9	4	13	1.44

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	2025-2026	13	37	52
2.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	2025-2026	16	21	38
3.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	2025-2026	14	21	27
4.	Olivia Clough (F)	2025-2026	12	4	17
5.	Olivia Turner (D)	2025-2026	9	4	13

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	2025-2026	13	37	52
2.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	2025-2026	16	21	38
3.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	2025-2026	14	21	27
4.	Hannah Waterhouse (F)	2025-2026	12	6	11
5.	Alexia Davis (F)	2025-2026	6	6	8

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Jessica Thorpe (F)	2025-2026	16	17	38
2.	Inez Brannan (F)	2025-2026	13	15	52
3.	Olivia Clough (F)	2025-2026	12	13	17
4.	Olivia Turner (D)	2025-2026	9	9	13
5.	Tayla Huxley-Richards (F)	2025-2026	14	6	27

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Inez Brannan (F)	2025-2026	13	52	30
2.	Everlyn Peake (D)	2025-2026	12	2	12
3.	Olivia Turner (D)	2025-2026	9	13	6
4.	Nicole Rainey (F)	2025-2026	8	8	6
5.	Hannah Waterhouse (F)	2025-2026	12	11	4