Welcome back folks. The games are for real now.
Just the facts
When: Today, 2:00 PM
Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How to follow: NESN, NESN 360, PWHL YouTube (Out of Market), CBC (Canada)
Game notes
- The league waited until the last minute to release rosters but we have a full line up. Highlighted by Klara Peslarova taking over the third goalie slot and reservist Jillian Dempsey returning to her roots.
DRUMROLL PLEASE…Say hello to your 2024-25 Boston Fleet Team!!
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— Boston Fleet (@PWHL_Boston) November 29, 2024
- Boston will open on the road this season. This time they are the team that opens the season at Toronto. They will return home on Wednesday as they once again start the home slate against Minnesota.
- We didn’t see Frankel play in the preseason camp but that was not due to her expected playing minutes for the year. She should get the nod and start the game.
- Expectations are high as Boston was a game short of a trophy last season. Last year coming in Boston was a favorite but faltered through the season. The Fleet will need to be consistent early if they want to make another run.
- Another fresh face to watch for is first round pick Hannah Bilka, formerly oof Chestnut Hill as she returns to the Bay State after transferring to Ohio State. She has been a regular feature for Team USA and looks to slot with Knight and Mueller n the top line.
- One of the most noticeable missing faces is Gigi Marvin, a legend of the sport, as she retired after falling short in her final game last season. Kaleigh Fratkin also has departed leaving Hillary Knight as the only remaining Fleet member that has won the other two leagues.