Boston Fleet Acquire Jessie Eldridge from Seattle Torrent in Trade

Theresa Schafzal heads to Seattle in exchange for the top scoring forward

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:51am

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The top-ranked Boston Fleet have acquired forward Jessie Eldridge from the Seattle Torrent in exchange for forward Theresa Schafzal, the teams announced on Monday. Eldridge, a 28-year-old with 51 points in 73 career PWHL games, will join the Fleet's lineup, while Schafzal, a 25-year-old veteran, will head to Seattle.

Why it matters

This trade represents a strategic move by both teams to shape their rosters ahead of the PWHL trade deadline. The Fleet are adding a proven goal scorer in Eldridge to bolster their offense, while the Torrent are bringing in a steady, reliable forward in Schafzal as they look to build their team identity.

The details

Eldridge was previously selected by Seattle in the league's expansion draft after playing her first two seasons with the New York Sirens. Schafzal has spent her entire PWHL career with the Fleet, tallying 17 points in 69 games over the past three seasons.

  • The trade was announced on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The PWHL trade deadline is March 30, 2026.

The players

Jessie Eldridge

A 28-year-old forward who has been one of the top scoring players in the PWHL, with 51 points in 73 career games.

Theresa Schafzal

A 25-year-old forward who has spent her entire PWHL career with the Boston Fleet, tallying 17 points in 69 games over the past three seasons.

Danielle Marmer

The general manager of the Boston Fleet.

Meghan Turner

The general manager of the Seattle Torrent.

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What they’re saying

“Jessie has been a proven goal scorer at every level and continues to produce throughout her time in the PWHL. She has a high hockey IQ and is a dual threat, capable of making key plays and creating scoring opportunities. We're excited about the offensive instincts and competitiveness she brings to our lineup.”

— Danielle Marmer, Boston Fleet General Manager (nytimes.com)

“Theresa is a veteran forward who is steady and reliable in all areas of the ice and all situations. She lifts her teammates up with simple, gritty plays and we're very excited to have her join us in Seattle. This trade was about what we believe is the best fit for our team and the identity we're trying to build.”

— Meghan Turner, Seattle Torrent General Manager (nytimes.com)

What’s next

The PWHL trade deadline is March 30, 2026, so both teams may continue to make roster moves ahead of that date.

The takeaway

This trade represents a strategic move by both the Boston Fleet and Seattle Torrent to shape their rosters ahead of the PWHL postseason. The addition of Jessie Eldridge's offensive firepower could help the Fleet maintain their position atop the league standings, while the Torrent are looking to build a team identity around steady, reliable players like Theresa Schafzal.