Kris Sparre is leaving the Boston Fleet to become the head coach of the PWHL’s new Hamilton franchise. Multiple reports say the appointment is announced shortly after his first season with Boston, where he led the team during its run in the league. The timing is also notable because Sparre is described as a Coach of the Year finalist while still involved with Boston. According to CBC News, the announcement comes on Wednesday and follows closely—about five days after he was named a finalist for the PWHL Coach of the Year award with the Boston Fleet. The Athletic similarly reports that Sparre completed his first season with Boston and is a finalist for Coach of the Year. Together, the accounts indicate that Sparre is transitioning from coaching in Boston to leading the league’s expansion effort in Hamilton. The reports do not include further details on his contract terms, the new team’s planned roster, or immediate start dates for offseason operations.