Meghan Turner Named GM of PWHL Seattle

Meghan Turner, former assistant general manager of the Boston Fleet, has been named the first general manager of PWHL Seattle, one of two new Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion teams set to join in the 2025-26 season alongside Vancouver. Turner brings experience as a player in the CWHL and PWHPA, a consulting background, and ongoing Army National Guard service. Her initial tasks include hiring coaching and support staff, and preparing for the exclusive signing period from June 4-8 and the expansion draft on June 9. Seattle and Vancouver can each sign up to five free agents before the draft, while existing PWHL teams will lose up to four players in a two-phase process. League and team officials emphasized Seattle's strong local support for women’s hockey, citing high turnout at a recent Takeover Tour game. Turner expressed enthusiasm for building a team that reflects Seattle’s passion and advances the league’s growth.