Lexi Bender
| Lexi Bender | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Lexi Bender playing for the Boston Pride in 2017 | |||
| Born |
22 July 1993 Snohomish, Washington, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| NWHL team | Boston Pride | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Alexandra "Lexi" Bender (born July 22, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Boston Pride of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). She is in a committed relationship with a finance professional in Boston, MA.
Personal life
During college, Bender played in the NCAA for Boston College in the women's ice hockey team.[1]
NWHL
Bender was drafted 15th overall in the 2015 NWHL draft by the Boston Pride. In 2016, Bender signed a one-year, $10,000 contract to play for the Boston Pride in the 2016/17 season.[2] Bender appeared in all 17 regular season games for the franchise, and two postseason games.[3]
On 23 May 2017, it was announced that Bender had re-signed to play with the Boston Pride for their 2017/18 season.[4] Bender participated in the 3rd NWHL All-Star Game.[5]
References
- ^ Myhre, Rich (27 December 2016). "Snohomish native Bender inspires local women's hockey players". HeraldNet. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ NWHL (2 May 2016). "Pride Add Third Round Pick Lexi Bender". NWHL.Co. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ Oliver, Nathaniel (24 May 2017). "Pride Ink Their First Three RFAs". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ Berestecki, Laura (23 May 2017). "Lexi Bender Re-Signs With Boston Pride". SB Nation. BC Interruption. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Media Guide for the 2018 NWHL All-Star Game". NWHL.zone. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com