The NWHL announced this afternoon that Lexi Bender has re-signed with the Boston Pride for the 2017-18 season. Bender, who was the 15th overall draft pick in 2015, is entering her second year in the league.
Throughout her four years at BC, Bender showed herself to be a skilled two-way defenseman, contributing significantly on both offense and defense. While at Boston College, Bender recorded 95 points. As a senior, she was tied for third amongst NCAA defenders with 33 points and 27 assists. Bender ranks third in program history with a career +/- of +164. She set a program record by playing in 154 games, and is second amongst BC defenders with her 95 career points and 76 career assists.