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Boston Fleet Offseason Report Card: How the Front Office Handled the 2026 Expansion and Entry Draft

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By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

As we enter the quiet portion of the PWHL Offseason, it marks the perfect time to take a look at the Boston Fleet’s front office and grade their performance. We will look at decisions made in PWHL expansion as well as the draft and grade them on the American Grading System (A through F) based … Keep Reading

Boston Fleet Re-sign Forwards Jill Saulnier and Sophie Shirley

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By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

On Thursday Afternoon, the Boston Fleet announced that they re-signed forwards Jill Saulnier and Sophie Shirley to two-year contracts. Phase five of PWHL expansion provides existing teams an exclusive window to re-sign players on expiring contracts.

The Fleet currently have seven other players signed for the upcoming season. During the draft … Keep Reading

Boston Fleet Expansion Protection List

By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

During Phase One of PWHL expansion, existing teams across the league had to submit a three-player protection list. Every selection from these teams was crucial for growth and long-term success in a fast-growing league.

The official protection list for the Boston Fleet has been revealed, and the Fleet has decided to protect goaltender Aerin Frankel, Defender and captain Megan Keller, and … Keep Reading

Boston Fleet Player Review: Sophie Shirley

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By: Kelsea Durham | Follow me on Twitter/X @kelseadurham

Not every successful season is measured by point totals, and Sophie Shirley’s season was proof of that. She may not have finished the season with grand offensive numbers, but her impact on the ice went far beyond the scoresheet.

In a league as competitive and physical as the Professional Women’s … Keep Reading

How Will PWHL Expansion Impact the Boston Fleet?

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter/X @alexiscaines_

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is expanding to four new teams before the start of the 2026-27 season. Detroit, Las Vegas, and Hamilton have already been announced. San Jose is expected to be the fourth with an announcement tomorrow, bringing the total teams in the PWHL to 12.

To the public eye, much of the expansion … Keep Reading

Third-Straight Shutout for Boston Fleet as they Blank Toronto Sceptres

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter/X @alexiscaines_

The Boston Fleet opened their road trip with a gritty 4-0 win against the Toronto Sceptres. They became the first PWHL team to record three consecutive shutouts. They are incredibly close to a postseason berth, their first since the inaugural season.

It was Liz Schepers who scored first for the Fleet. It came right on the … Keep Reading

Boston Fleet Blank Seattle Torrent on a Record-Breaking Night

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter / X @alexiscaines_

The Boston Fleet blanked the Seattle Torrent 3-0 on Saturday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. It was the second-straight sellout with a record-setting crowd of Fleet faithful. Goaltender Aerin Frankel set the PWHL record for most shutouts in a single season with her win. The Fleet hold on to … Keep Reading