Kris Sparre named head coach of PWHL expansion Hamilton team
Kris Sparre has been appointed as the head coach of Hamilton's new Professional Women's Hockey League team. Previously, he coached the Boston Fleet, achieving significant success before losing in the semi-finals. Sparre expressed enthusiasm for building a new team in Hamilton and emphasized his commitment to player development and establishing a strong team culture.
- ▪Kris Sparre was named head coach of Hamilton's PWHL franchise on Wednesday.
- ▪He previously coached the Boston Fleet, leading them to a record 62-point season.
- ▪Hamilton is one of four expansion teams joining the PWHL next season.
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Open this photo in gallery:Former Boston Fleet head coach Kris Sparre has been named the head coach of Hamilton's Professional Women's Hockey League franchise.PWHL/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountKris Sparre has been named head coach of Hamilton’s Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, the league announced Wednesday.Sparre joins the expansion team after serving as head coach of the Boston Fleet, guiding the club to a 62-point season – a record 18-point improvement from 2024-25 – before losing to Ottawa in the semi-finals.He was named a finalist for the 2026 PWHL coach of the year award.The addition of Sparre, from Mississauga, Ont., is the first major move by Hamilton general manager Meghan Duggan.“I’m excited for…
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