Boston Pride blue liner led her position in points-per-game average during 2022-23 season
BOSTON, MA – (April 6, 2023) – The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that Kali Flanagan of the Boston Pride has been selected PHF Defender of the Year for the 2022-23 regular season. The award was determined by PHF hockey operations in consultation with all team presidents and general managers.
“Kali had an outstanding season for the Boston Pride,” said Kacey Bellamy, PHF Scout and Player Relations Liaison. “I had the honor of playing with her for years with the U.S. National Women’s Team and her speed and skating ability is what separates her from others. Not only is she a very sound and reliable player, but she is a special teammate to be around. Her character is always something I noticed, admired, and drew energy from. When you look at a teammate that is committed, passionate, and selfless, Kali emulates those characteristics and has become a prolific leader in the PHF.”
Flanagan finished tied for third in regular season scoring among defenders with 16 points including three goals and 13 assists in 21 games, producing a points-per-game average of 0.762 that led her position. Her three missed games for the first place Pride occurred while competing as a member of the U.S. National Women’s Team in four Rivalry Series contests against Canada in December and February. This season, Flanagan recorded a plus-minus rating of plus-20 that led all blue liners, while her average time on ice of 24:52 ranked inside the top-five from the back end. She also delivered a six-game point-streak and a career-high three assists on January 21 against Montreal before appearing in her second-straight All-Star Showcase as a member of PHF Team USA.
“It is an honor to be named PHF Defender of the Year,” said Flanagan. “I want to thank my Boston Pride teammates as well as coach Paul Mara and our entire coaching staff, support staff, and organization. I’m proud to represent the PHF and the Boston Pride and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to elevate professional women’s hockey with all of the incredible players in our league.”
The 27-year-old from Burlington, MA has now played two PHF seasons, originally signing with Boston in December of the 2021-22 campaign and helping the Pride capture a second-straight Isobel Cup last March in Florida. She’s recorded 20 points in 35 career regular season games and five points in five playoff…
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