Lexi Bender
Lexi Bender playing for the Boston Pride in 2017
Born (1993-07-22) July 22, 1993
Snohomish, Washington, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Position Defense
NWHL team Boston Pride
Playing career 2016–present

Alexandra "Lexi" Bender (born July 22, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Boston Pride of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).

Personal life

During college, Bender played in the NCAA for Boston College in the women's ice hockey team.[1]

NWHL

Bender was drafted 15th overall in the 2015 NWHL draft by the Boston Pride. In 2016, Bender signed a one-year, $10,000 contract to play for the Boston Pride in the 2016/17 season.[2] Bender appeared in all 17 regular season games for the franchise, and two postseason games.[3]

On May 23, 2017, it was announced that Bender had re-signed to play with the Boston Pride for their 2017/18 season.[4] Bender participated in the 3rd NWHL All-Star Game.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Myhre, Rich (December 27, 2016). "Snohomish native Bender inspires local women's hockey players". HeraldNet. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  2. ↑ NWHL (May 2, 2016). "Pride Add Third Round Pick Lexi Bender". NWHL.Co. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  3. ↑ Oliver, Nathaniel (May 24, 2017). "Pride Ink Their First Three RFAs". The Hockey Writers. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  4. ↑ Berestecki, Laura (May 23, 2017). "Lexi Bender Re-Signs With Boston Pride". SB Nation. BC Interruption. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Media Guide for the 2018 NWHL All-Star Game". NWHL.zone. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.


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