Boston Fleet sign stars Frankel, Müller, and Keller to new contracts

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Aerin Frankel is expected to anchor Boston’s roster for the next three seasons.

Aerin Frankel has been one of the PWHL’s best goalies over the last two years. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

After a painful offseason that saw the Fleet lose Hilary Knight and several key players to the PWHL Expansion Draft, Boston has doled out new contracts for the team’s revamped core.

The Fleet announced on Wednesday that the team has signed goaltender Aerin Frankel, defender Megan Keller, and forward Alina Müller to two-year contract extensions through the 2027-28 season. All three players were already under contract for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

“We’re thrilled to have Aerin Frankel, Megan Keller, and Alina Müller signed through the 2027–28 season,” Fleet General Manager Danielle Marmer said in a team statement on Monday. “These are three of the best players in the world at their respective positions and having them committed to Boston gives us an elite core to build around. Aerin is the backbone of our team, and we have a chance to win every single night with her in net. Megan is the fabric of our identity and represents everything we love about Boston hockey by being physical, relentless, and reliable at both ends of the ice.

“Alina has one of the highest hockey IQs in the game and sees the ice incredibly well, elevates everyone around her, and will be a key driver of our offense. With this group leading the way, we’re in great hands for the next three years.”

Frankel has been one of the best goaltenders in the world over the last few years.

After helping lead the Fleet to the Walter Cup Final in 2024, Frankel sported a 12-8-3 record with one shutout and a .921 cut percentage last season. The first goalie in PWHL history to record 1,000 saves, Frankel has been a finalist for PWHL Goaltender of the Year two years in a row.

Keller has been a stalwart on Boston’s blue line for the last two seasons. She appeared in all 30 of the Fleet’s games during the 2024-25 season, scoring five goals and eight assists for 13 points. Beyond playmaking capabilities as a defender, Keller finished second in overall time on ice among PWHL defenders last season.

“I’m beyond excited to be part of the Boston Fleet organization for the next three years,” Keller said in a statement. “Boston has truly become home, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to keep building something special here. Most of all, I can’t wait to get back on the ice in front of our amazing fans!”

Müller is expected to be Boston’s best scoring threat going into the 2025-26 season immediately that Knight is skating for PWHL Seattle. The third overall pick in the inaugural PWHL Draft, Müller scored seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points over 26 games this past season.

“I am so happy and grateful to stay in Boston for three more years and continue building towards a championship,” Müller said. “Boston has become home, both on and off the ice and I’m honored to continue representing this city and this organization.

“To my teammates, the coaches, the organization and the fans, thank you for the dedication. I can’t wait to get back on the ice and chase something special with this group.”