PWHL Hamilton hires Meghan Duggan as GM
The PWHL announced Friday that Meghan Duggan has been hired as the general manager for the league’s expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ont.
Starting off right in Steeltown 👏 We are proud to welcome Meghan Duggan to PWHL Hamilton as General Manager! A skilled executive and one of the most decorated players in U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team history, Duggan joins PWHL Hamilton after five years with the New Jersey Show more
Duggan becomes the first GM in PWHL Hamilton history after spending the last five years with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, most recently as director of player development. She also served as a special consultant to hockey operations with the PWHL and was a member of the league’s player safety committee.
“I’m incredibly honored and energized to join PWHL Hamilton as general manager,” said Duggan in a press release announcing the hiring. “This league represents the future of women’s professional sports and the opportunity to help build a team, culture, and identity from the ground up is a privilege. I’ve always believed winning cultures are developed through a commitment to strong relationships, trust, accountability, and consistent daily habits, and these principles will guide everything we do.
“Hamilton is a passionate sports city with a rich hockey tradition, and my goal is to create an environment where players can thrive and compete for a championship,” she added. “I’m grateful to the PWHL for their trust in me to lead this expansion team and I’m eager to get to work!”
Duggan, a native of Danvers, Mass., is one of the most decorated players in hockey history, including a successful international career with USA Hockey, where she won three Olympic medals (one gold, two silver) and seven World Championship gold medals.
Thank you, Meghan, for everything you gave the Devils’ organization over the past five years. Congratulations on earning this incredible opportunity! Wishing you the best of luck with @PWHL_Hamilton.
Starting off right in Steeltown 👏 We are proud to welcome Meghan Duggan to PWHL Hamilton as General Manager! A skilled executive and one of the most decorated players in U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team history, Duggan joins PWHL Hamilton after five years with the New Jersey
She played her college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, where in 2011 she won the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top player in the country. She averaged more than a point per game in all four of her NCAA seasons, and in 2010-11 she recorded 39 goals and 48 assists for 87 points in just 41 games.
Professionally, she helped the Boston Blades of the CWHL win the Clarkson Cup in both 2013 and 2015. She also played for the Boston Pride of the NWHL/PHF.
Jayna Hefford, PWHL executive vice-president of hockey operations, said Duggan is a rising star among the front office ranks.
“Meghan’s long list of on-ice achievements, coupled with her extensive background in development and community-building, make her a seamless fit to guide PWHL Hamilton into its first season,” Hefford said.