Overview
- Seattle appointed Hilary Knight as the expansion club’s inaugural captain after signing her in free agency from Boston, and she also serves as captain of the U.S. national team.
- Boston named defender Megan Keller the second captain in Fleet history following Hilary Knight’s move to Seattle.
- Alina Müller and Jamie Lee Rattray were designated as Boston’s alternate captains for the 2025–26 season.
- The Fleet confirmed this offseason that Keller, Müller and goaltender Aerin Frankel are under contract through the 2027–28 campaign.
- Seattle’s first-ever game is scheduled for Nov. 21 against the Vancouver Goldeneyes, while Boston opens Nov. 23 against the Montreal Victoire.