The Boston Fleet is a professional ice hockey team competing in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). As one of the league's six founding franchises, they play their home games at Tsongas Center in Lowell. The team was established in 2023 following the dissolution of the Boston Pride and the Premier Hockey Federation. Their inaugural season began in 2024 under the leadership of General Manager Danielle Marmer and Head Coach Courtney Birchard-Kessel.
The Fleet's first players included U.S. national team stars Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel, and Megan Keller, alongside Swiss forward Alina Müller, their top draft pick. The team’s colors are green, gray, and white, and in 2024, they adopted the name "Fleet". Boston had a strong first season, reaching the championship series but losing to the Minnesota Frost in a close five-game battle.
Boston Fleet roster
According to Boston News, The Boston Fleet finalized their roster for the new PWHL season on November 29, 2024. Notable forwards include captain Hilary Knight, Alina Müller, and first-round pick Hannah Bilka. Key defenders like Megan Keller and rookies such as Daniela Pejsova anchor the blue line. Goaltenders include standouts Aerin Frankel and Klara Peslarova. The season opens on Dec. 4 at the Tsongas Center against Minnesota.
Boston Fleet forward
According to the PWHL, The Boston Fleet forwards include Hilary Knight from Idaho, one of hockey’s top scorers, and Alina Müller from Switzerland, the team's third overall draft pick. Other standouts include Jillian Dempsey from Massachusetts and Amanda Pelkey from Vermont, both experienced U.S. players. International talent features Susanna Tapani from Finland and Theresa Schafzahl from Austria.
| # | Name | Pos | Shoots | DOB | Home town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kelly Babstock | F | R | 1992-08-04 | Mississauga, ON |
| 9 | Sophie Shirley | F | R | 1999-06-30 | Saskatoon, SK |
| 11 | Alina Müller | F | L | 1998-03-12 | Winterthur, SWI |
| 14 | Jillian Dempsey | F | L | 1991-01-19 | Winthrop, MA |
| 16 | Amanda Pelkey | F | R | 1993-05-29 | Montpelier, VT |
| 17 | Taylor Girard | F | L | 1998-07-17 | Macomb, MI |
| 19 | Hannah Bilka | F | L | 2001-03-24 | Coppell, TX |
| 20 | Hannah Brandt | F | R | 1993-11-27 | Vadnais Heights, MN |
| 21 | Hilary Knight | F | R | 1989-07-12 | Sun Valley, ID |
| 27 | Shay Maloney | F | R | 1999-08-31 | McHenry, IL |
| 36 | Loren Gabel | F | L | 1997-07-24 | Kitchener, ON |
| 37 | Theresa Schafzahl | F | L | 2000-04-12 | Weiz, AUT |
| 47 | Jamie Lee Rattray | F | L | 1992-09-30 | Kanata, ON |
| 77 | Susanna Tapani | F | L | 1993-03-02 | Turku, FIN |
| 88 | Lexie Adzija | F | L | 2000-06-30 | St. Thomas, ON |
Boston Fleet defenders
According to the PWHL, the Boston Fleet defenders include Megan Keller from Farmington, MI, and Daniela Pejsova from Teplice, CZE, both left-shooters. Right-shooting defenders include Sidney Morin from Minnetonka, MN (born in 1995), Sydney Bard (born in 2001), and Hadley Hartmetz (born in 2001). Jessica Digirolamo (born 1999) and Olivia Zafuto (born 1997) bring left-handed skills.
| # | Name | Pos | Shoots | DOB | Home town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Emily Brown | D | L | 1998-12-30 | Blaine, MN |
| 3 | Olivia Zafuto | D | L | 1997-01-25 | Niagara Falls, NY |
| 5 | Megan Keller | D | L | 1996-05-01 | Farmington, MI |
| 6 | Hadley Hartmetz | D | R | 2001-03-25 | Phoenixville, PA |
| 7 | Sidney Morin | D | R | 1995-06-06 | Minnetonka, MN |
| 15 | Sydney Bard | D | R | 2001-01-15 | New Hartford, NY |
| 22 | Jessica Digirolamo | D | L | 1999-02-13 | Mississauga, ON |
| 25 | Emma Greco | D | L | 1995-03-06 | Burlington, ON |
| 55 | Daniela Pejsova | D | L | 2002-08-14 | Teplice, CZE |
Boston Fleet goalies
According to the PWHL, the Boston Fleet goalies include Klara Peslarova from Ostrava, CZE, Emma Söderberg from Örksköldsvik, SWE, and Aerin Frankel from Chappaqua, NY. All three are left-catching goaltenders.
| # | Name | Pos | Catches | DOB | Home town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Klara Peslarova | G | L | 1996-11-23 | Ostrava, CZE |
| 30 | Emma Söderberg | G | L | 1998-02-18 | Örksköldsvik, SWE |
| 31 | Aerin Frankel | G | L | 1999-05-24 | Chappaqua, NY |
FAQs on Boston Fleet
A. The Boston Fleet was founded on August 29, 2023.
A. The Boston Fleet play in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
A. Their home arena is the Tsongas Center.
A. As of 2024, Hilary Knight is the captain of the Boston Fleet.
A. As of 2024, the Boston Fleet is owned by the Mark Walter Group.
