Danielle Marmer named general manager for Boston PWHL team
In exciting news, Danielle Marmer, who previously served as a player development and scouting assistant with the Boston Bruins, has been named the general manager for Boston's team in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL).
Marmer's appointment is a significant step forward, as she became the first woman to hold an on-ice role within the Bruins organization.
Before her role with the Bruins, Marmer had a strong background in hockey. She was the director of player development at Quinnipiac University and also served as an assistant coach for Connecticut College's women's hockey team.
Her hockey journey includes being a part of the most successful class in Quinnipiac women's ice hockey history.
Jayna Hefford, PWHL senior vice president of hockey operations, expressed the league's commitment to building strong foundations in its original six markets and maintaining professional standards for players.
She stated,
The Boston PWHL team was officially unveiled earlier this week, and the league's initial free agency period is set to kick off this Friday at 1 p.m. ET.
Teams have until September 10 to sign three players to standard player agreements before the 2023 PWHL Draft on September 18, where the majority of the league's founding players will be selected.
The PWHL plans to launch its 24-game regular season in January, with a full schedule expected to follow once rosters are finalized.
If you're interested in Danielle Marmer's journey, you can delve deeper by watching her "My Story" feature on NESN 360. It's a story of determination and progress in the world of hockey.
Source: Nesn
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