PWHL Boston | |
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City | Boston, Massachusetts |
League | PWHL |
Founded | 29 August 2023 |
Home arena | Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell |
Colors | Forest green, grey, white |
Owner(s) | Mark Walter Group |
General manager | Danielle Marmer |
Head coach | Courtney Kessel |
Captain | Hilary Knight |
Website | boston.thepwhl.com |
Current season |
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).
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]
No. | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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55 | Kelly Babstock | F | R | 31 | 2024 | Mississauga, Ontario | |
14 | Caitrin Lonergan | F | R | 26 | 2024 | Roslindale, Massachusetts |
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]
Rd | Pick | Player | Nationality | Position | Previous team |
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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) |