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The Boston Fleet have appointed Kris Sparre as their new head coach, succeeding Courtney Kessel, who left for Princeton after a successful tenure. Sparre, a 38-year-old former AHL player with coaching experience in various leagues, aims to build a championship-contending program while addressing the loss of star player Hilary Knight to Seattle after she was left unprotected in the expansion draft. Want More Context? 🔎

The Henderson Silver Knights have re-signed defenseman Lucas Johansen to a one-year deal. A former first-round pick of the Washington Capitals, Johansen, 27, played all of last season with Henderson, recording 11 assists in 38 games and adding depth to the Vegas Golden Knights' system, although he cannot currently be called up to the NHL. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 6, 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson in a significant trade involving 12 players. Recently, forward Dillon Hamaliuk, who joined the Penguins through that trade, signed with the Fort Wayne Komets after a season where he registered 15 goals and 39 points in 35 games with the Wheeling Nailers. Want More Context? 🔎