The Boston Fleet are a professional ice hockey team based in Lowell, Massachusetts, and are part of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). They began in August 2023, after the Boston Pride folded, and are one of the league's six original franchises. The Fleet play their home games at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. Their first signings included national team players Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel, and Megan Keller.
In their inaugural season (2024), the Fleet finished third in the league and made the playoffs. They won their first playoff series against Montreal in three overtime games but lost the Walter Cup championship to Minnesota in a tight five-game series. Theresa Schafzahl scored the team's first goal during their opening game against Minnesota on January 3, 2024.
Boston Fleet Regular Season 2024-2025 Schedule
According to boston.com, the Boston Fleet's 2025 schedule includes several key matchups, starting with a road game against Toronto on November 30, 2024. Their home opener will take place at the Tsongas Center on December 4, 2024, against Minnesota. The Fleet will play 11 home games, with their next home contest on December 8, 2024, against New York.
The schedule spans into 2025, with games against Ottawa, Minnesota, New York, and Montreal. Key dates include home games on January 5, February 16, and March 5. International breaks will affect the schedule, with a pause from April 3-25 for the Women’s World Championships. Some game venues and broadcast details are yet to be confirmed.
The following table showcases the Boston Fleet 2024-25 regular season schedule:
| Date | Time | Matchup |
| Sat, Nov 30 | 2 p.m. ET | Toronto vs. Boston |
| Wed, Dec 4 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Minnesota |
| Sun, Dec 8 | 4 p.m. ET | Boston vs. New York |
| Tue, Dec 17 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Ottawa |
| Fri, Dec 27 | 7 p.m. ET | Toronto vs. Boston |
| Mon, Dec 30 | 7 p.m. ET | Montréal vs. Boston |
| Thu, Jan 2 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Boston |
| Fri, Jan 5 | TBD | Boston vs. Montréal |
| Thu, Jan 11 | 2 p.m. ET | Ottawa vs. Boston |
| Mon, Jan 22 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Toronto |
| Fri, Jan 26 | 3 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Boston |
| Wed, Jan 31 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. New York |
| Mon, Feb 12 | 7 p.m. ET | New York vs. Boston |
| Wed, Feb 14 | 7 p.m. ET | Toronto vs. Boston |
| Fri, Feb 16 | 1 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Minnesota |
| Sat, Feb 17 | 4 p.m. ET | New York vs. Boston |
| Tue, Feb 20 | 7 p.m. ET | Ottawa vs. Boston |
| Fri, Feb 23 | TBD | New York vs. Boston |
| Fri, Mar 1 | TBD | Montreal vs. Boston |
| Tue, Mar 5 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. New York |
| Fri, Mar 8 | TBD | Boston vs. Montreal |
| Fri, Mar 15 | 2 p.m. ET | Ottawa vs. Boston |
| Mon, Mar 18 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Montreal |
| Tue, Mar 26 | TBD | Boston vs. Toronto |
| Fri, Mar 29 | TBD | Boston vs. Ottawa |
| Tue, Apr 2 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Ottawa |
| Fri, Apr 26 | TBD | Boston vs. Toronto |
| Sun, Apr 28 | TBD | Montréal vs. Boston |
| Fri, May 3 | TBD | Boston vs. Minnesota |
Boston Fleet key events of the 2024-2025 season
The Boston Fleet's 2024-2025 season starts on November 30 with their opening game in Toronto against the Sceptres at 2 p.m. The Fleet's home opener will be on December 4 at the Tsongas Center, where they will face the Frost in a rematch of last season's Walter Cup Finals.
Throughout the season, the Fleet will play three neutral-site games, including matchups with Montreal, New York, and Ottawa at various arenas like Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, and St. Louis’s Enterprise Center.
Other key dates include the trade deadline on March 2, with rosters frozen by March 3. The regular season concludes on May 3 with a home game against Minnesota, followed by playoffs starting on May 6. Eligible players can declare for the 2025 PWHL Draft between March 1 and May 8.
FAQs on Boston Fleet Schedule 2025
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. The Boston Fleet colors are forest green, aqua, navy, and teal.
A. The Boston Fleet is owned by the Mark Walter Group.
