St. John’s native Abby Newhook (left) was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 PWHL Draft by the Boston Fleet on June 24. With the selection, Newhook is the second from this province to join the PWHL. She is shown here with her brother, and Montreal Canadien, Alex Newhook. Photo by Contributed photoArticle contentAs it turns out, St. John’s hockey phenom Abby Newhook won’t have to go far to start her professional career.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 22-year-old former Boston College standout is staying in Boston after the Fleet selected Newhook in the fifth round of Monday’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft, which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa.Article contentArticle contentWith her selection, Newhook became the second person from this province taken in the PWHL Draft after St. John’s native Maggie Connors was taken by the Toronto Sceptres in the league’s inaugural draft.Article contentNewhook, who is the younger sister of the Montreal Canadiens’ Alex Newhook, comes to the Fleet after a stellar career at Boston College.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentIn her senior year, she was one of the team’s captains, while registering nine goals and 26 points in 36 games.Article contentNewhook helped the Eagles to the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament.Article contentIn four seasons with Boston College, Newhook had 70 points (35 goals, 35 assists) in 99 games with the team.Article contentShe also was named a Hockey East third-team all-star in her sophomore season, as well as Hockey East Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team member.Article content
With her PWHL selection, Abby Newhook is NL’s second player in the league
