NWHL’s Boston Pride sold to private owner by league

[Fenway]

BOSTON — Miles Arnone and a group of investors have purchased the Boston Pride from the National Women’s Hockey League, making it the only club with a private owner.

The NWHL announced the sale of the Pride on Tuesday. The Buffalo Beauts previously were the only team with a private owner until Terry and Kim Pegula sold it back to the league in May.

NWHL's Boston Pride sold to private owner by league - Sportsnet.ca

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[BMC]

I wonder if the NHL will get involved now that the Canadian women's league folded. IIRC he said the NHL wouldn't because the league didn't want to choose between the two. Well, now there's just the one.

 

[LSCII]

Not to sound ignorant, but this is a real thing?

 

[304]

Not to sound ignorant, but this is a real thing?

Yes, they actually partner with the Bruins (which is rare in this league) and play their home games at Warrior.

 

[BMC]

Not to sound ignorant, but this is a real thing?

Some of their games have been aired on NESN+

 

[LSCII]

I'm not even joking when I say this is the first I've ever heard about it. Awesome!

 

[Over the volcano]

I'm not even joking when I say this is the first I've ever heard about it. Awesome!

Took the kids to a game late last season - it was a great experience. The whole team was great with the kids, had an autograph lineup after the game. Paul Mara is/was coaching.

 

[jgatie]

Not to sound ignorant, but this is a real thing?

You've never heard of Denna Laing?

Denna Laing relying on hard work, hope for recovery

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm not even joking when I say this is the first I've ever heard about it. Awesome!

The only reason I knew they exist was because of that chick who broke her neck at the winter classic

 

[LSCII]

You've never heard of Denna Laing?

Denna Laing relying on hard work, hope for recovery

Yes, I'm familiar with her story, but tbh I never paid attention to the team she played on. I sort of assumed it was a college team or the national team when she got hurt. I recall a while ago when that other women's professional league folded, but hadn't heard of this one at all. Not meaning it as a slight, just that I was completely unaware of it's existence.

 

[CharaBadSenyshynGawd]

It’s believed Miles Arnone and 3 of his closest friends each compiled enough change from their vehicle cup holder to purchase the team for a record $12.73.

 

[Terrier]

I briefly played with Miles at MIT and I'm sure he'll do a good job. I like the women's game(I cheer on the BU team) and it's good to have a strong local women's pro team, given that in this region even girls high school hockey teams are commonplace.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Yes, they actually partner with the Bruins (which is rare in this league) and play their home games at Warrior.

I mean, I understand they aren't gonna draw a garden size crowd... but Warrior is not very big at all. At least it's a nice facility.