National Women's Hockey League sells Boston Pride to private owner
Pride become only team not owned by league
Miles Arnone and a group of investors have purchased the Boston Pride from the National Women's Hockey League, making it the only club with a private owner.
The NWHL announced the sale of the Pride on Tuesday. The Buffalo Beauts previously were the only team with a private owner until Terry and Kim Pegula sold it back to the league in May.
The NWHL hired a firm to help find owners for all five of its teams, which had been league-owned and managed. Commissioner Dani Rylan believes having a private owner committed to a team helps boost local marketing and sales.
The fifth NWHL season begins in October. The Canadian Women's Hockey League ceased operations in the spring.
Dozens of top players have pledged not to compete in North America this season with the goal of establishing a single, economically viable professional league.