One of the most decorated captains in United States hockey history is bringing her expertise to the PWHL front office.
Meghan Duggan, the director of player development for the New Jersey Devils, is joining the PWHL as a special consultant to hockey operations.
In this new role, Duggan will consult and advise on player safety, rules, and standard of play, and work to support the league as it continues to grow.
“The PWHL in general, and our hockey ops department in particular, will benefit tremendously from Meghan’s experience and insight,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL senior vice president of hockey operations.
“Meghan is a long-time advocate for women’s hockey, a proven leader and an accomplished executive at the top levels of sport. As we continue to prioritize advancement and innovation in our game, Meghan will draw on her competitiveness, character, and a long list of hockey achievements to help move our league forward.”
Duggan has experience on the ice herself for the U.S. national team, with 11 medals between three Olympic games and eight IIHF Women’s World Championships. She was captain of the United States team that won gold at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
She has also been a member of USA Hockey’s board of directors and an inaugural member of the NHL’s player inclusion committee.
From Massachusetts, Duggan previously worked with the PWHL as a guest coach, and was hired by the Devils in May 2021 after completing her playing career following the 2018 Games.
“The opportunity to join the PWHL to continue to impact and help push the women’s game forward is one that I am very excited about,” Duggan said. “This league and its players have just scratched the surface in terms of what they are capable of and I look forward to advising and assisting in any way that I can.”
Duggan was previously involved with the league at the 2024 NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto. There, she coached Team Kloss in the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase.
— With files from the Associated Press
