PWHL Seattle hires Meghan Turner as GM

PWHL Seattle hired Meghan Turner as its first general manager, the team announced Wednesday.

Turner spent the past two seasons as assistant GM of the Boston Fleet.

"Meghan brings an extraordinary combination of hockey experience, strategic vision, and professionalism to PWHL Seattle," PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford said in a statement. "During her time in Boston, Meghan distinguished herself as a big-picture thinker who quickly earned the respect of players and staff alike. She's the ideal person to lead this exciting new chapter in Seattle."

Seattle and Vancouver were awarded expansion franchises in April. The teams will join the league next season.

The expansion draft is set for June 9.