Aerin Frankel wins MVP and goalie of the year at PWHL awards
ESPN NHL • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet was awarded the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and Goaltender of the Year at the PWHL awards on June 16 in Detroit. Frankel is the first goalie to receive the MVP award in the league's history, finishing the season with eight shutouts and tying for the league lead with 19 wins. Along with Frankel, the Fleet also saw Megan Keller named Defender of the Year and Kris Sparre recognized as Coach of the Year. The Fleet had an impressive season, finishing with 62 points, marking an 18-point improvement from the previous year, before being eliminated by Ottawa in the semifinals. The league awarded several other honors, including Forward of the Year to Minnesota’s Kelly Pannek and Rookie of the Year to Boston's Haley Winn.
- •Frankel set a PWHL record with eight shutouts.
- •Fleet finished the season with 62 points, a league-best jump.
- •Keller led all defenders with 22 points this season.
- •Pannek led the league with 33 points, earning Forward of the Year.
- •The PWHL draft is expected to see more U.S. Olympians selected.
- 11:59 PMESPN NHL — Frankel named MVP as Fleet big PWHL winners
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel wins PWHL MVP, Goaltender of the Year
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Fleet dominate PWHL awards, with Frankel winning Billie Jean King MVP and goalie of the year honors
"DETROIT — Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel was named MVP of the 2025-26 PWHL season Tuesday night, becoming the first netminder to win the award in the league’s short history. Frankel finished ahead of Montreal goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens and Minnesota forward Kelly Pannek, who paced the league in both goals (16) and points (33) this season. The award was presented to Frankel by tennis legend and PWHL advisory board member Billie Jean King, who is also the MVP trophy’s namesake. The 27-year-old F
"The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards on Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel who earned the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honors. The 27-year-old Frankel set a PWHL record with eight shutouts and finished tied with Montreal’s Ann-Renee Desbiens in setting another league mark with 19 wins. The Fleet qualified for playoffs for the second time in three years before being eliminated by Ottawa in the semifinals.
"The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel winning the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honors.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 16, 2026, 11:59 PMFrankel named MVP as Fleet big PWHL winners
The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel winning the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honors.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:01 PMBoston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel wins PWHL MVP, Goaltender of the Year
DETROIT — Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel was named MVP of the 2025-26 PWHL season Tuesday night, becoming the first netminder to win the award in the league’s short history. Frankel finished ahead of Montreal goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens and Minnesota forward Kelly Pannek, who paced the league in both goals (16) and points (33) this season. The award was presented to Frankel by tennis legend and PWHL advisory board member Billie Jean King, who is also the MVP trophy’s namesake. The 27-year-old F
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:38 PMFleet dominate PWHL awards, with Frankel winning Billie Jean King MVP and goalie of the year honors
The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards on Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel who earned the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honors. The 27-year-old Frankel set a PWHL record with eight shutouts and finished tied with Montreal’s Ann-Renee Desbiens in setting another league mark with 19 wins. The Fleet qualified for playoffs for the second time in three years before being eliminated by Ottawa in the semifinals.
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