PWHL Ottawa's Lexie Adzija traded to Boston; Amanda Boulier to Montreal
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Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League has made two last-minute deals ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League has made two last-minute deals ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The league announced Monday that Ottawa's Lexie Adzija has been traded to Boston in exchange for forward Shiann Darkangelo.
Boston also acquires the rights to forward Caitrin Lonergan.
Adzija, 23, was selected by Ottawa in the 11th round of the PWHL Draft and signed a one-year contract with the team. She has five goals and three assists in 17 games. The St. Thomas, Ont., native graduated from Quinnipiac University where she spent five seasons as a member of the Bobcats, serving as co-captain during the 2022-23 campaign.
Ottawa selected Lonergan in the 14th round of the inaugural draft, but she did not sign with the team.
Darkangelo, 30, has recorded one assist in 17 games this season. Prior to the PWHL, Darkangelo played eight pro seasons, including three as captain of the PHF’s Toronto Six.
Ottawa has also traded defender Amanda Boulier to Montreal in exchange for forward Tereza Vanišová.
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