Hannah Murphy is Ready to Guard the Net and Build Something New in Seattle

Hannah Murphy didn’t plan on becoming a goaltender. Like many young hockey players, she stepped into the crease when a teammate was injured. What started as a temporary solution quickly became a defining moment. “My older sibling was actually a goalie,” she explained. “I think part of me kind of wanted to be like them.” But the position became more than imitation. She loved the intensity, the responsibility, and the opportunity to be the difference in every game.

From that point on, she never left the net.

Now, Murphy finds herself at the heart of something new once again: the launch of PWHL Seattle. Selected 15th overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft, she became the team’s first goaltender and the first goalie taken that year. Murphy then signed a two‑year Standard Player Agreement that keeps her under contract through the 2026‑27 season. That moment marked a turning point — not just for her, but for Seattle. General Manager Meghan Turner praised her “balance between size and athleticism,” her crease movement, and her ability to seal in tight spaces. 

Murphy arrives with a polished game, a steady mindset, and the potential to anchor Seattle’s foundation in this new league. For many fans, she may be their first real introduction to women’s professional goaltending. And for her, the transition from college to the pros is more than a step up. It’s a dream finally made real.