Boston Fleet Aim to Ride Olympics Momentum for PWHL Playoff Push

Olympians return to the team, hoping to lead Boston to a championship

Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:48pm

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The Boston Fleet, bolstered by the return of their Olympian players, are looking to use the momentum from the Olympics to make a dominant end-of-season push in the PWHL playoffs. With players like Megan Keller, Aerin Frankel, and Alina Muller back in the lineup, the Fleet are ranked second in the league and hope to secure a playoff spot soon.

Why it matters

The Fleet's Olympic heroes returning to the team provides a significant boost in talent and energy as they aim to win their first PWHL championship. Their success could inspire more young players to get involved in the league and grow the sport's popularity in Boston.

The details

The Fleet started a five-game road trip after returning from the Olympics with a 3-2 win against Ottawa. Megan Keller had an assist, while Aerin Frankel made 23 saves in goal. Abby Newhook and Alina Muller scored in regulation. Keller leads all defenders in points, while Frankel is second among goalies in goals against average and save percentage. The team hopes the Olympics momentum will elevate their game down the stretch.

  • The Fleet's next home game is scheduled for March 17.
  • As of March 3, the team is ranked second in the league with 32 points and 8 wins.
  • There are about 15 more games left in the regular season.

The players

Megan Keller

A defender for the Boston Fleet who scored the golden goal for Team USA against Canada in the Olympics.

Aerin Frankel

The Fleet's goaltender, who was Team USA's rock in net during the Olympics.

Alina Muller

A forward for the Fleet who scored the bronze medal goal for Switzerland in the Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“From a coaching standpoint, it's a dream come true when you see the amount of energy that's going to be inserted into your lineup. Our players are excited to be back — back with our team and everything that we hope to accomplish this year.”

— Kris Sparre, Head Coach

What’s next

The Fleet will look to continue their strong play on the road before returning home on March 17, where they hope to secure a playoff spot and make a run at the PWHL championship.

The takeaway

The return of the Fleet's Olympian players has injected a significant boost of talent and energy into the team, providing them with the momentum to make a strong push for the PWHL playoffs and potentially their first league championship.