PWHL Boston
CityBoston, Massachusetts
LeaguePWHL
Founded29 August 2023 (2023-08-29)
Home arenaTsongas Center
ColorsForest green, grey, white
     
Owner(s)Mark Walter Group
General managerDanielle Marmer
Head coachCourtney Kessel
CaptainHilary Knight
Websiteboston.thepwhl.com
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]
No. 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 24 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
31 United States Aerin Frankel G L 24 2023 New York City, New York
13 Canada Kaleigh Fratkin D R 31 2023 Burnaby, British Columbia
36 Canada Loren Gabel F L 26 2023 Kitchener, Ontario
17 United States Taylor Girard F L 25 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 27 2023 Farmington, Michigan
21 United States Hilary Knight (C) F R 34 2023 Palo Alto, California
35 United States Cami Kronish G L 23 2023 New York City, New York
77 Canada Nicole Kosta F R 30 2023 Mississauga, Ontario
19 United States Gigi Marvin F R 36 2023 Bemidji, Minnesota
5 United States Sidney Morin D R 28 2023 Minnetonka, Minnesota
11 Switzerland Alina Muller F L 25 2023 Lengnau, Switzerland
16 United States Amanda Pelkey F R 30 2023 Montpelier, Vermont
47 Canada Jamie Lee Rattray (A) F L 31 2023 Kanata, Ontario
37 Austria Theresa Schafzahl F L 23 2023 Weiz, Austria
9 Canada Sophie Shirley F R 24 2023 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
30 Sweden Emma Soderberg G L 25 2023 Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
12 United States Taylor Wenczkowski F R 26 2023 Rochester, New Hampshire

Reserves

As of December 28, 2023[14][15]
No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
25 Canada Emma Buckles D L 24 2023 Toronto, Ontario
26 United States Sammy Davis F L 26 2023 Brighton, Michigan
55 Canada Samantha Isbell F L 25 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  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 Jessica Healey  Canada Defence Buffalo Beauts (PHF)

References

  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. 1 2 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. 1 2 "PWHL Boston Roster 2024 Regular Season". ThePWHL.com. Professional Women's Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  17. ↑ "PWHL Draft Tracker: Round-by-round recap of all 90 selections". Sportsnet. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
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