Hannah Bilka knows the city of Boston well, and she's excited to return to the city and to play with the stars on PWHL Boston. PWHL Boston inked their top pick from the 2024 PWHL Draft Hannah Bilka [https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/hannah-bilka-selected-4th-overall-by-boston#:%7e:text=In%20a%20word%2C%20Hannah%20Bilka,the%20game%20ahead%20of%20opponents.]to a three-year contract. Bilka, a USA national team star and national champion with Ohio State was the fourth overall pick this year. “Hannah is a dynamic skater who will dictate the pace of play and drive her line. She has elite vision and playmaking ability, and we expect her to create a ton of offense for us,” said PWHL Boston General Manager Danielle Marmer. “She adds a dimension offensively that we didn't previously have, and I couldn't be more excited to have signed her to a three-year deal.” The 23-year-old from Coppell, TX, spent four years at Boston College before joining Ohio State where she won a 2024 National Championship and led the Buckeyes in scoring with 48 points in 39 games. She has been a member of the U.S. National Women’s Team for three straight years compiling one gold medal and two silver medals in IIHF Women’s World Championship competition. “Being able to return to Boston and signing with PWHL Boston is a dream come true,” says Bilka. “I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to play here for the next three years and to make Boston my home again. I’m looking forward to contributing to this organization and community on and off the ice.” Per the Players Association, salary terms of contracts will not be disclosed.
