PWHL Boston has its new captain.
With the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Boston squad set to open its inaugural season on Wednesday evening at Lowell’s Tsongas Center, forward Hilary Knight has been named captain of a roster loaded with some of the top talent across women’s hockey.
PWHL Boston GM Danielle Marmer enlisted some help from another former hockey captain as part of Tuesday’s announcement, with former Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron handing Knight her new hockey sweater with the “C” stitched in place.
“It’s a historical moment. We always need leaders… As a former captain myself in Boston, you’re representing your teammates, you’re representing a community, you’re representing your fan base,” Bergeron said.