Lexi Bender
Lexi Bender | |||
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Born |
Snohomish, Washington, U.S. | July 22, 1993||
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).
Personal life[edit]
During college, Bender played in the NCAA for Boston College in the women's ice hockey team.[1]
NWHL[edit]
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 May 23, 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[edit]
- ^ Myhre, Rich (December 27, 2016). "Snohomish native Bender inspires local women's hockey players". HeraldNet. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ NWHL (May 2, 2016). "Pride Add Third Round Pick Lexi Bender". NWHL.Co. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ Oliver, Nathaniel (May 24, 2017). "Pride Ink Their First Three RFAs". The Hockey Writers. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ Berestecki, Laura (May 23, 2017). "Lexi Bender Re-Signs With Boston Pride". SB Nation. BC Interruption. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ "Media Guide for the 2018 NWHL All-Star Game". NWHL.zone. Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com