Lydia Murray
@lydia_murray12
Freelance journalist. Fleet + much more for @TheIceGarden. @ThePHWA member. Proud @COMatBU alum. Easily distracted by dogs, fishing, and hockey. Opinions = mine
Officially became a BU alum this morning🥹 So beyond grateful for all the memories/friendships made and experiences I got to have thanks to the place I dreamed of going to since middle school. Proud to forever be a Terrier❤️🤍
The Fleet lock down one of their RFAs. Hartmetz didn’t really have a lineup spot after recovering from her knee injury sustained in the 2024 NCAA championship, but she’s a player the Fleet will be hoping take another step after having a healthy offseason to train
SHE’S BACK FOR MORE 🔥 We’re excited to share that we’ve signed defender Hadley Hartmetz to a one-year Standard Player Agreement. 📰: bit.ly/445jY3H
Was wondering if this would happen now that there’s a new coach. Gabel simply did not fit in Kessel’s system and it led to her being used poorly, but she remains an incredibly talented offensive player. Will be interesting to see if Sparre’s systems unlock her potential
This party’s not over yet! 🎉 Loren Gabel has signed a one-year Standard Player Agreement (SPA). 📰: bit.ly/3IOKB4F
The Hockey Canada trial could have been a reckoning. It became something else. Story w/ @RobsonDan nytimes.com/athletic/64294…
A bit more about the Fleet’s new bench boss⬇️
Kris Sparre is the second head coach in Boston Fleet History. theicegarden.com/boston-fleet-n…
The Boston Fleet have announced that they have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in team history. Sparre, 38, was most recently an assistant coach with the San Diego Gulls (AHL). This is his first professional head coaching gig.
As promised, here are my explanations for how I voted on this year's PWHL awards. Fair warning: I had a LOT to say. …iasriversidehockeyreport.substack.com/p/my-2025-pwhl…
My Billie Jean King MVP ballot: 1. Marie-Philip Poulin (MTL) 2. Kendall Coyne Schofield (MIN) 3. Aerin Frankel (BOS)
A season so nice, she had to be crowned twice 👑👑 Marie-Philip Poulin is our 2025 Forward of the Year AND Billie Jean King MVP!
Introducing your 2025 Intact Impact Award winners ✨ One player from each team recognized for their leadership, integrity, and commitment to their teammates. In their honor, @IntactInsurance is making a donation to the Capital City Condors, a non‑profit adaptive special‑needs…
My Forward of the Year ballot: 1. Hilary Knight 2. Sarah Fillier 3. Marie-Philip Poulin
Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin wins Forward of the Year. Led the league with 19 goals. Dominant two-way season. Hilary Knight and Sarah Fillier were the other finalists.
My Defender of the Year ballot: 1. Erin Ambrose (MTL) 2. Renata Fast (TOR) 3. Ella Shelton (then NYS)
🏆 2025 Defender of the Year: Renata Fast Lockdown defense. Elite vision. Game-changing presence. No one held the blue line like her.
My Goaltender of the Year ballot: 1. Ann-Renée Desbiens (MTL) 2. Aerin Frankel (BOS) 3. Corinne Schroeder (then NYS)
🏆 2025 Goaltender of the Year presented by Rogers: Ann-Renée Desbiens Brick walls don’t move. Neither did Ann-Renée. -- 🏆 Gardienne de l’année 2025, présentée par Rogers : Ann-Renée Desbiens Les murs de briques ne bougent pas. Ann-Renée non plus.
My Rookie of the Year ballot: 1. Sarah Fillier (NYS) 2. Gwyneth Phillips (OTT) 3. Jennifer Gardiner (MTL) By far the easiest first-place vote for me to cast.
🏆 2025 Rookie of the Year: Sarah Fillier She stepped onto the ice and made an immediate impact.
My Coach of the Year ballot: 1. Kori Cheverie (MTL) 2. Troy Ryan (TOR) 3. Carla MacLeod (OTT)
🏆 2025 Coach of the Year: Kori Cheverie Behind every great season is a brilliant mind. -- 🏆 Entraîneuse de l’année 2025 : Korie Cheverie Derrière chaque grande saison se cache un esprit encore plus grand.
Laura Stacey wins the Hockey for All Award Honors the player who made the greatest impact in their community. Scotiabank will donate $10K to a Canadian charity that supports youth/grassroots hockey of Stacey’s choice. Victoire forward Maureen Murphy won the award last year.
My First All-Star Team ballot: -F Hilary Knight -F Marie-Philip Poulin -F Sarah Fillier -D Erin Ambrose -D Renata Fast -G Ann-Renée Desbiens
🏆 2025 PWHL First All-Star Team At the top of the league and at the top of their game. -- 🏆 Première équipe d’étoiles 2025 de la LPHF Au sommet de la ligue et au sommet de leur art.