When the Mark Walter Group bought out the Premier Hockey Federation in June, fans worried it meant the end of their favorite team — The Boston Pride — but now they’re getting a new one. Boston is one of six cities in the U.S. and Canada that will be home to the newly founded Professional Women’s Hockey League. Tuesday’s official…
When the Mark Walter Group bought out the Premier Hockey Federation in June, fans worried it meant the end of their favorite team --Boston is one of six cities in the U.S. and Canada that will be home to the newly founded Professional Women’s Hockey League. Tuesday’s official announcement comes after a years-long feud between the Professional Women’s Hockey Players' Association and the now disbanded Premier Hockey Federation, which was home to The Boston Pride.
With financial backing from LA Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter and the clout of retired tennis great Billie Jean King, the hope is to gain traction as one united North American league. Each team will have a 10-day window to sign three free agents through Sept. 10, before holding a 15-round draft on Sept. 18. Teams can sign no more than 20 players to contracts before training camps open in November.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
The first 24-game season starts in January and a lot of young fans are looking forward to watching. D’Ascensao and his nine-year-old daughter, Grace, have gotten to know The Boston Pride players over the past few years. The father of two from Milton said professional women’s hockey players aren't just good role models for his daughter, they teach important life lessons.
Delorey, who grew up in Beverly but now lives in Connecticut, still plays hockey for the Stamford Nordiques and enjoys sharing his passion for the sport with his two young girls. He has regularly traveled to the games with his daughters, ages four and one-and-a-half, over the last few years.
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