Boston PWHL team
The Boston PWHL Team is a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are one of the six charter franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
PWHL Boston | |
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City | Boston, Massachusetts |
League | PWHL |
Founded | 29 August 2023 |
Owner(s) | Mark Walter Group |
General manager | Danielle Marmer |
Head coach | Courtney Kessel |
Website | League website |
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History
It was revealed that one of the PWHL's first six franchises would be located in Boston on August 29, 2023.[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]
The team name, colors, and logo are to be announced.
Team
Current roster
- As of September 5, 2023
No. | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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Hilary Knight | F | R | 34 | 2023 | Palo Alto, California | |
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Megan Keller | D | L | 27 | 2023 | Farmington, Michigan | |
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Aerin Frankel | G | L | 24 | 2023 | New York City, New York | |
Draft history
The 2023 PWHL Draft was held on September 18, 2023 and used a "snake draft" format with the selection order reversing after each round. Boston had picks 3, 10, 15, 22, 27, 34, 39, 46, 51, 58, 63, 70, 75, 82, and 87.[8][9]
Rd | Pick | Player | Nationality | Position | Previous team |
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1 | 3 | Alina Müller | ![]() |
Forward | Northeastern Huskies (Hockey East) |
2 | 10 | Sophie Jaques | ![]() |
Defence | Ohio State Buckeyes (WCHA) |
3 | 15 | Jamie Lee Rattray | ![]() |
Forward | Team Harvey's (PWHPA) |
4 | 22 | Loren Gabel | ![]() |
Forward | Boston Pride (PHF) |
5 | 27 | Hannah Brandt | ![]() |
Forward | Team Sonnet (PWHPA) |
6 | 34 | Jessica Digirolamo | ![]() |
Defence | Team Adidas (PWHPA) |
7 | 39 | Theresa Schafzahl | ![]() |
Forward | Vermont Catamounts (Hockey East) |
8 | 46 | Emily Brown | ![]() |
Defence | Team Sonnet (PWHPA) |
9 | 51 | Taylor Girard | ![]() |
Forward | Connecticut Whale (PHF) |
10 | 58 | Emma Söderberg | ![]() |
Goaltender | Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (WCHA) |
11 | 63 | Sophie Shirley | ![]() |
Forward | Wisconsin Badgers (WCHA) |
12 | 70 | Shiann Darkangelo | ![]() |
Forward | Toronto Six (PHF) |
13 | 75 | Emma Buckles | ![]() |
Defence | Team Sonnet (PWHPA) |
14 | 82 | Tatum Skaggs | ![]() |
Forward | Team Scotiabank (PWHPA) |
15 | 87 | Jessica Healey | ![]() |
Defence | Buffalo Beauts (PHF) |
References
- Wyshynski, Greg (August 29, 2023). "Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- "PWHL names six general managers as teams begin roster construction". Sportsnet. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- "Danielle Marmer, Bruins scouting assistant, named GM of Boston's PWHL team". WBZ News. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- Sportsnet Staff (September 15, 2023). "Ryan, MacLeod headline PWHL coaches". SportsNet.ca. Sportsnet. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- Kennedy, Ian. "Knight, Frankel, Keller Sign With PWHL's Boston". The Hockey News. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- Healy, Emma (September 7, 2023). "Boston's PWHL team signs Aerin Frankel, Megan Keller, and Hilary Knight to free agent contracts". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- Kennedy, Ian (September 18, 2023). "Alina Muller Picked Third Overall By PWHL Boston". The Hockey News. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- "PWHL Draft Tracker: Round-by-round recap of all 90 selections". Sportsnet. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.