PWHL Boston

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PWHL Boston
File:Boston PWHL.jpg
City Boston, Massachusetts
League PWHL
Founded 29 August 2023 (2023-08-29)
Home arena Tsongas Center
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
Franchise history
Previous franchise history
Championships
Current season

Boston is 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).

History

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

Current roster

As of January 2, 2024[14][15]
# Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
20 United States Hannah Brandt F R 30 2023 Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
2 United States Emily Brown D L 25 2023 Blaine, Minnesota
27 United States Shiann Darkangelo F L 30 2023 Royal Oak, Michigan
22 Canada Jessica DiGirolamo D L 25 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
31 United States Aerin Frankel G L 25 2023 New York City, New York
13 Canada Kaleigh Fratkin D R 32 2023 Burnaby, British Columbia
36 Canada Loren Gabel F L 27 2023 Kitchener, Ontario
17 United States Taylor Girard F L 26 2023 Macomb, Michigan
97 Canada Jess Healey D L 27 2023 Edmonton, Alberta
18 Canada Sophie Jaques D R 23 2023 Toronto, Ontario
5 United States Megan Keller (A) D L 28 2023 Farmington, Michigan
21 United States Hilary Knight (C) F R 35 2023 Palo Alto, California
35 United States Cami Kronish G L 24 2023 New York City, New York
77 Canada Nicole Kosta F R 31 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
19 United States Gigi Marvin F R 37 2023 Bemidji, Minnesota
5 United States Sidney Morin D R 29 2023 Minnetonka, Minnesota
11 Switzerland Alina Muller F L 26 2023 Lengnau, Switzerland
16 United States Amanda Pelkey F R 31 2023 Montpelier, Vermont
47 Canada Jamie Lee Rattray (A) F L 32 2023 Kanata, Ontario
37 Austria Theresa Schafzahl F L 24 2023 Weiz, Austria
9 Canada Sophie Shirley F R 25 2023 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
30 Sweden Emma Soderberg G L 26 2023 Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
12 United States Taylor Wenczkowski F R 27 2023 Rochester, New Hampshire

Reserves

As of December 28, 2023[14][15]
# Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
25 Canada Emma Buckles D L 25 2023 Toronto, Ontario
26 United States Sammy Davis F L 27 2023 Brighton, Michigan
55 Canada Samantha Isbell F L 26 2023 Thunder Bay, Ontario

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.[16] Boston's first pick was at number 3 overall.[17]

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 Forward Team Harvey's (PWHPA)
4 22 Loren Gabel 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 Defence Team Sonnet (PWHPA)
14 82 Tatum Skaggs  United States Forward Team Scotiabank (PWHPA)
15 87 Jessica Healey  Canada Defence Buffalo Beauts (PHF)

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External links

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