Fleet acquire Jessie Eldridge from Torrent for Theresa Schafzahl
NEW YORK AND TORONTO (Mar.16, 2026) – The Boston Fleet and Seattle Torrent completed a trade Monday with the Fleet acquiring Jessie Eldridge from the Torrent in exchange for Theresa Schafzahl. Both players are third-year veteran forwards with contracts through the current Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. The PWHL trade deadline is March 30.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jessie Eldridge to the Boston Fleet,” said Danielle Marmer, Fleet General Manager. “Jessie has been a proven goal scorer at every level and continues to produce throughout her time in the PWHL. She has a high hockey IQ and is a dual threat, capable of making key plays and creating scoring opportunities. We’re excited about the offensive instincts and competitiveness she brings to our lineup. At the same time, it’s never easy to part ways with a player, especially someone like Theresa, who has been with us since our inaugural draft and scored the first goal in team history. She’s been an important part of our group both on and off the ice and we’re grateful for everything she’s contributed to our organization. We wish her nothing but the best as she continues her career in Seattle.”
“Theresa is a veteran forward who is steady and reliable in all areas of the ice and all situations. She lifts her teammates up with simple, gritty plays and we’re very excited to have her join us in Seattle,” said Torrent General Manager Meghan Turner. “This trade was about what we believe is the best fit for our team and the identity we’re trying to build. We thank Jessie for her contributions to our inaugural season and wish her the best of luck in Boston.”
Eldridge scored seven goals and 13 points in 19 games as a member of the Torrent after being acquired in the third round of the inaugural PWHL Expansion Draft. The 28-year-old from Barrie, ON, spent her first two PWHL seasons with New York, finishing second on the Sirens with a career-high 24 points (9G, 15A) in 30 games last season. The Colgate University graduate recently became the ninth player in PWHL history to surpass the half century mark for career points and now stands with 51 (23G, 28A) in 73 games.
Schafzahl has spent her entire PWHL career in Boston after being selected in the seventh round of the inaugural PWHL Draft following five seasons at the University of Vermont. She scored the team’s first-ever goal back on Jan. 3, 2024, and went on to register 17 points (8G, 9A) in 69 career games, including two goals and six points in 19 games with the Fleet this season. The 25-year-old from Weiz, Austria, has represented her national team seven times in competition at the IIHF Division IA Women’s World Championship.
Boston’s next game is Tuesday night against the Toronto Sceptres at 7 p.m. ET at Agganis Arena, the team’s first home game since the Olympic break. Seattle continues its road trip with a Thursday night game against the Montréal Victoire at Place Bell at 7 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT.