Fleet Announce Roster Moves Ahead Of Final PWHL Games

The Fleet welcomed back a dynamic rookie ahead of the final three games of the PWHL regular season.

Boston announced it activated Hannah Bilka from long-term injured reserve Friday. The Fleet also activated forward Kelly Babstock and defender Hadley Hartmetz from the reserve player list. In corresponding moves, the team placed forwards Alina Müller and Amanda Pelkey on LTIR and forward Jillian Dempsey on the reserve player list.

Bilka is set to play her first PWHL game since Jan. 31 after suffering a lower-body injury while competing with Team USA during February’s Rivalry Series. The 24-year-old has nine points, including four goals and five assists, in 13 games of her first pro season.

Müller sustained a lower-body injury in her final game of the IIHF Women’s World Championship while representing Switzerland. Her LTIR placement was effective April 19. She ranked second on the Fleet in scoring with 19 points — seven goals and 12 assists — in 26 games.

Pelkey sustained a lower-body injury during Boston’s matchup against the Ottawa Charge. Babstock appeared in six games this season following two different roster activations. Hartmetz was activated from LTIR on March 18 when she appeared in her first and only PWHL game while on a 10-day contract. Dempsey recorded two assists in nine games this season.

The Fleet return to action following the international break against Toronto at Tsongas Center at 2 p.m. ET on NESN+.

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