As of June 29th of this year the PHF was purchased by Billie Jean King and Mark Walter, thus bringing an end to the Boston Pride era. Working together with the PWHPA, a newly rebranded PWHL was announced on August 29th. Thankfully, Boston was gifted a team in the new league, along with New York, Minneapolis, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. Mark Walter purchased the Boston Pride name, which he noted that he did not like “the double meaning of the team name” so it seems unlikely that the new Boston team will continue on with the name that has three championships and tons of dedicated fans to it. Below are some potential name suggestions for the new Boston team.
#1.) Boston Beans/Boston Baked Beans
When you think of what makes Boston its own entity, baked beans comes to my mind. This classic dish was created here, and flourished to other parts of New England, like Maine. Boston is also affectionately known as “Beantown”, as well as the Beanpot tournament is held every year.
#2.) Boston Bears
While Boston does have the Bruins, the Boston Bears were also a American Football team who played one season in 1940 out of Fenway Park. Black bears are also common in Massachusetts and a team named after these terrifying creatures could instill fear into their opponents.
#3.) Boston Bayonets
A bayonet is a knife or dagger-like object at the end of a rifle or musket used for offensive or defensive tactics between the 17th-20th century in the war. Today, bayonets are often used as a weapon of last resort, and are a symbol of military power.
#4.) Boston Dames
Dame is the title given to a women which is equivalent to the rank of knight. In sports, there are a few teams that have taken on Knights as their name, for example the Vegas Golden Knight’s of the NHL, but none that have branded themselves after the female equivalent.
#5.) Boston Riders/Lanterns
Paul Reveres “midnight ride” is a piece of Boston history as well as American history. This event kicked off the start of the American Revolutionary War, in which the US won. Similar to the New England Patriots, this name could help add to Boston’s rich history.
The Boston PWHL team has announced the signings of three players to their roster; goaltender Aerin Franklel, defender Megan Keller, and forward Hilary Knight. They have all agreed to three year contracts, with all three winning goal at the 2023 IIHF World Women’s Championship for team USA.
What do you think about Boston getting a new pro hockey team for women? What do you think they should be called?
Until Next Time
~RJ
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