A Vermonter recently made history when she was named the new player development and scouting assistant for the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins.
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Danielle Marmer grew up in Dorset, Vermont, and is no stranger to the world of hockey as both a player and a professional who works to develop new talent. She spent three years as director of player development and hockey operations for Quinnipiac's women's ice hockey team, and played for the Bobcats as well, taking the ice for 132 career games between 2013 and 2017.
Now, she's become the first woman ever hired by the Bruins for an on-ice position.
Vermont Public's Mitch Wertlieb spoke with Marmer to find out how this opportunity came about and what her duties will entail with the Boston Bruins moving forward. Their conversation below has been edited and condensed for clarity.
