PWHL Boston rocked the ice during their inaugural season. | Photo via @danceyfo
PWHL Boston — the city’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team — is preparing to glide back for a second season.
Less than two weeks ago, PWHL Boston was defeated by PWHL Minnesota in Game 5 of the first-ever PWHL Finals. This allowed the Midwest team to claim the inaugural Walter Cup, but PWHL Boston is preparing to come back swinging.
What’s next?
Today, PWHL will host its 2024-2025 draft at 7 p.m. at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Minnesota. There are 167 players, representing 19 countries, who are vying for spots on the six PWHL teams.
There’s a lot of speculation surrounding the draft, but we know PWHL Boston has the No. 4 pick. Any prospective player who is not drafted will be eligible to sign as free agents starting Friday, June 21.
The 2024-2025 roster isn’t the only thing we’re speculating. Next season will debut a much-anticipated update: a name change. PWHL senior vice president Amy Scheer revealed that team nicknames and logos will be coming in August. Last month, Bauer became PWHL’s jersey partner, so we’re excited to see some great new gear.
During the inaugural season, PWHL Boston played at Tsongas Center in Lowell — ~45 minutes from Boston via Commuter Rail. While the team has not announced plans to relocate, their second-season return to Tsongas Center has not yet been confirmed.
Fans can sign up to receive updates from PWHL Boston, including ticket information for the 2024-2025 season when it becomes available.
Asked
What would you name Boston’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team?
Seaport Sweat: Pilates Fusion | Monday, June 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Coach Britney leads this class focused on contemporary sequences, breathing, and muscle strengthening.
Pride Crosswalk Painting 2024 | Monday, June 10 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Intersection of Mass. Avenue + Lake Street, East Arlington | Free | Celebrate Pride by volunteering to help East Arlington paint its crosswalks.
Allie X | Monday, June 10 | 8 p.m. | The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge | $45+ | The Canadian indie pop artist brings her music to the Cambridge stage.
Tuesday, June 11
“Funny Games” | Tuesday, June 11 | 4:30 + 9:30 p.m. | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $13-$16 | The 1997 Austrian horror film is shown with subtitles at this 35mm film screening.
Celebrate Shavuot | Tuesday, June 11 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd., Boston | Free | Rabbi Navah leads Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an interactive nighttime study session with pizza, beer, and desserts — email the office to attend.
Wednesday, June 12
“Comedy Bang! Bang!” | Wednesday, June 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston | $50+ | The comedy show + podcast heads to the downtown venue.
It’s another slam dunk for the Boston Celtics. The team defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals last night. The Celtics have a 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 on Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 p.m.
Opening
Vermilion Club has steaked its claim on an upstairs space in the Winthrop Center’s The Lineup food hall. The steakhouse will open tomorrow, offering sit-down dining service. The restaurant is helmed by chef + restaurateur John Fraser who was acclaimed for his former Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in NYC. (Eater Boston)
Announced
Boston Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation for the Alianza Park Series. The collab will bring a traveling beer garden to seven different neighborhoods this summer to help build community. First stop: A Street Park in South Boston on Wednesday, June 19.
Development
Local real estate developer Gregory McCarthy plans to convert a former Boston Medical Center office space into a residential building. The South End project aims to transform the site into a ~20,000-sqft complex with 24 units. The firm hopes to start construction this fall, but the project is open for comments. (Universal Hub)
Biz
Charles River Labs is moving into Somerville next month. The local research company is opening a Charles River Accelerator and Development Lab on Chestnut Street, aimed at providing research and development spaces for other companies. Most often, these spaces are used by biotech and pharmaceutical firms. (Boston Business Journal)
Tech
Did you know cow burps can produce as much greenhouse gases as an SUV? Boston-based startup ArkeaBio is developing a vaccine that aims to reduce methane emission from the belching bovines by targeting microorganisms in their stomachs. The company is currently seeking funding and approval for testing. (The Boston Globe)
Number
$154 million. That huge sum was raised by molecular biotechcompany Rapport Therapeutics Inc. in its initial public offering — pending closure today. The company offered 8 million shares that sold for $17 each. (Boston Business Journal)
Shop
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Health
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Kids
🪁 It’s a play date
Boston will host its first International Day of Play
International Day of Play will add more fun to City Hall Plaza. | Image via City of Boston
It’s time to add some fun into your schedule. The City of Boston is partaking in the first International Day of Play tomorrow, June 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at City Hall Plaza.
The campaign is an effort coordinated by LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation. The event honors and respects play as an important part of growing up — andbeing a grown-up — that helps in a child’s development and social well-being.
During the family-friendly celebration, the city will provide activities and supplies so locals can use their imagination and just have fun. Think crafts, music, games, bubbles, and dancing.
Can’t make it to City Hall Plaza? Other organizations are acknowledging the day and offering activities across the Boston area.
The Buy
Cool off on National Iced Tea Day with refreshing peach iced tea from Oliver Pluff & Co. Plus, you can purchase by the pound.
Good morning, Boston. Did you see that USA Today ranked Fenway Park No. 8 on its list of most beautiful MLB stadiums? I think this is egregiously low, but I take pride in knowing the Red Sox beat the Yankees on this ranking.
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