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PWHL Boston

Boston are a professional ice hockey team based in Lowell, Massachusetts. They are one of the six charter franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).

PWHL Boston
CityBoston, Massachusetts
LeaguePWHL
Founded29 August 2023 (2023-08-29)
Home arenaTsongas Center at UMass Lowell
ColorsForest green, grey, white
     
Owner(s)Mark Walter Group
General managerDanielle Marmer
Head coachCourtney Kessel
CaptainHilary Knight
Websiteboston.thepwhl.com
Current season

History edit

It was revealed on August 29, 2023, that one of the PWHL's first six franchises would be located in Boston.[1] Danielle Marmer, a former scout and player development assistant for the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, was named the team's inaugural general manager.[2][3] On September 15, Boston University women's team associate head coach Courtney Kessel was announced as the team's first head coach.[4]

The team's first three signings during the league's initial free agency period were United States national team players Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel, and Megan Keller, all signed to three-year deals.[5][6] Boston's first selection in the 2023 PWHL Draft, held on September 18, was Swiss forward Alina Müller, taken third overall.[7]

In November, it was revealed that the team's colors would be green, grey, and white.[8] It was also revealed that the team would host home games at the Tsongas Center in Lowell.[9]

Ahead of the start of the inaugural 2024 season, former Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron introduced Knight as Boston's captain; Keller and Jamie Lee Rattray were introduced as assistant captains.[10] The team hosted its inaugural game against Minnesota on January 3, 2024.[11] The team's first ever goal was scored by Theresa Schafzahl, 7:59 into the 2nd period.[12] Minnesota ultimately won the game by a score of 3–2.[13]

Team edit

Current roster edit

As of March 20, 2024[14][15][16]
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
8   Lexie Adzija F L 23 2024 St. Thomas, Ontario
20   Hannah Brandt F R 30 2023 Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
2   Emily Brown D L 25 2023 Blaine, Minnesota
18   Abby Cook D R 25 2024 Kelowna, British Columbia
22   Jessica DiGirolamo D L 25 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
31   Aerin Frankel G L 24 2023 New York City, New York
13   Kaleigh Fratkin D R 32 2023 Burnaby, British Columbia
36   Loren Gabel F L 26 2023 Kitchener, Ontario
17   Taylor Girard F L 25 2023 Macomb, Michigan
97   Jess Healey D L 27 2023 Edmonton, Alberta
5   Megan Keller (A) D L 28 2023 Farmington, Michigan
21   Hilary Knight (C) F R 34 2023 Palo Alto, California
77   Nicole Kosta F R 31 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
35   Cami Kronish G L 24 2023 New York City, New York
19   Gigi Marvin F R 37 2023 Bemidji, Minnesota
7   Sidney Morin D R 28 2023 Minnetonka, Minnesota
11   Alina Müller F L 26 2023 Lengnau, Switzerland
16   Amanda Pelkey F R 30 2023 Montpelier, Vermont
47   Jamie Lee Rattray (A) F L 31 2023 Kanata, Ontario
37   Theresa Schafzahl F L 24 2023 Weiz, Austria
9   Sophie Shirley F R 24 2023 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
30   Emma Söderberg G L 26 2023 Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
88   Susanna Tapani F L 31 2024 Laitila, Finland
12   Taylor Wenczkowski F R 26 2023 Rochester, New Hampshire

Reserves edit

As of March 20, 2024[14][15][16]
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
55   Kelly Babstock F R 31 2024 Mississauga, Ontario
14   Caitrin Lonergan F R 26 2024 Roslindale, Massachusetts

Draft history edit

The 2023 PWHL Draft was held on September 18, 2023, and used a "snake draft" format with the selection order reversing after each round.[17] Boston's first pick was at number 3 overall.[18]

2023 PWHL Draft
Rd Pick Player Nationality Position Previous team
1 3 Alina Muller   Switzerland Forward Northeastern Huskies (Hockey East)
2 10 Sophie Jaques   Canada Defence Ohio State Buckeyes (WCHA)
3 15 Jamie Lee Rattray   Canada Forward Team Harvey's (PWHPA)
4 22 Loren Gabel   Canada Forward Boston Pride (PHF)
5 27 Hannah Brandt   United States Forward Team Sonnet (PWHPA)
6 34 Jessica DiGirolamo   Canada Defence Team Adidas (PWHPA)
7 39 Theresa Schafzahl   Austria Forward Vermont Catamounts (Hockey East)
8 46 Emily Brown   United States Defence Team Sonnet (PWHPA)
9 51 Taylor Girard   United States Forward Connecticut Whale (PHF)
10 58 Emma Soderberg   Sweden Goaltender Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (WCHA)
11 63 Sophie Shirley   Canada Forward Wisconsin Badgers (WCHA)
12 70 Shiann Darkangelo   United States Forward Toronto Six (PHF)
13 75 Emma Buckles   Canada Defence Team Sonnet (PWHPA)
14 82 Tatum Skaggs   United States Forward Team Scotiabank (PWHPA)
15 87 Jess Healey   Canada Defence Buffalo Beauts (PHF)

References edit

  1. ^ Wyshynski, Greg (August 29, 2023). "Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "PWHL names six general managers as teams begin roster construction". Sportsnet. Canadian Press. September 1, 2023. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Danielle Marmer, Bruins scouting assistant, named GM of Boston's PWHL team". WBZ News. CBS Interactive Inc. September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Ryan, MacLeod headline PWHL coaches". Sportsnet. Canadian Press. September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Kennedy, Ian (September 7, 2023). "Knight, Frankel, Keller Sign With PWHL's Boston". The Hockey News. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Healy, Emma (September 7, 2023). "Boston's PWHL team signs Aerin Frankel, Megan Keller, and Hilary Knight to free agent contracts". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Kennedy, Ian (September 18, 2023). "Alina Muller Picked Third Overall By PWHL Boston". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (November 23, 2023). "PWHL Releases Jersey Designs". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Ryan, Conor (January 2, 2024). "Here's everything you need to know about Boston's new professional hockey team". Boston.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  10. ^ Detwiler, Christopher (January 2, 2024). "Bergeron welcomes Hilary Knight as inaugural team captain for PWHL Boston". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  11. ^ Porter, Matt (January 4, 2024). "'This has never been done before': Behind the scenes at the PWHL's triumphant Boston debut". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  12. ^ "No. 1 overall pick Heise leads the way as Minnesota tops Boston in PWHL debut for both teams". CBC Sports. Associated Press. January 3, 2024. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  13. ^ Cornetta, Kat (January 4, 2024). "A new team is off and skating, but first game for PWHL Boston doesn't go quite as planned". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Donkin, Karissa (December 12, 2023). "PWHL teams release final 23-player rosters ahead of Jan. 1 season opener". cbc.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved December 28, 2023. Teams will also carry 3 reserve players for 2024 season
  15. ^ a b "PWHL Boston Roster 2024 Regular Season". ThePWHL.com. Professional Women's Hockey League. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Roster Updates". March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  18. ^ "PWHL Draft Tracker: Round-by-round recap of all 90 selections". Sportsnet. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.

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