U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan to be GM for PWHL Hamilton

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced Friday that three-time U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan is leaving her player developmental job with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils to be the general manager for PWHL Hamilton.

Duggan is a skilled executive and one of the most decorated players in U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team history.

“Meghan has been an effective leader at every stage of her career and she is a rising star in the front office ranks,” PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford says.

“Meghan’s long list of on-ice achievements, coupled with her extensive background in development and community-building, make her a seamless fit to guide PWHL Hamilton into its first season,” Hefford says.

Duggan has worked with the PWHL since 2024, including coaching Team Kloss during the league’s February 2024, 3-on-3 Showcase at NHL All-Star Weekend festivities in Toronto.

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Her involvement with the PWHL was a continuation of her journey that began in 2019, when she helped found the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, the organization whose advocacy gave rise to today’s league.

Duggan began her career in New Jersey in May 2021 as manager of player development before ascending to director of player development in May 2022.

“I’m incredibly honoured and energized to join PWHL Hamilton as general manager. This league represents the future of women’s professional sports and the opportunity to help build a team, culture, and identity from the ground up is a privilege,” Duggan says.

“Hamilton is a passionate sports city with a rich hockey tradition, and my goal is to create an environment where players can thrive and compete for a championship,” she says.

Across a 14-year career with Team USA, Duggan became one of the most prolific members in the team’s storied history, winning 11 medals at three Winter Olympics (one gold, two silver) and eight International Ice Hockey Foundation (IIHF) Women’s World Championships (seven gold, one silver).

Duggan will be tasked with building a hockey operations staff and leading the roster building process for PWHL Hamilton’s inaugural 2026-27 season, including the 2026 PWHL Draft on June 17 in Detroit.

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