Boston.com: Fleet’s New Bench Boss Arrives Just Eight Days After Kris Sparre’s Departure

The Boston Fleet appointed François Méthot as their new head coach on June 4, 2026, following an eight-day gap after the departure of former coach Kris Sparre. Sparre left the organization to take over the PWHL Hamilton expansion franchise, ending a one-season tenure that saw the Fleet achieve a league-record point total and a second-place regular-season finish.

Why did the Boston Fleet change coaches?

The coaching change occurred after Kris Sparre accepted an opportunity to lead the newly formed PWHL Hamilton. According to a May 27, 2026, report from the Boston Herald, Sparre’s move allows the 39-year-old coach to return to his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario, which is located approximately 30 minutes from Hamilton.

Fleet general manager Danielle Marmer stated that the organization respected Sparre’s decision to be closer to his young family, noting that opportunities to lead a team in one’s hometown are rare.

What was Kris Sparre’s record with the Fleet?

Sparre led the Boston Fleet to a significant turnaround during the previous season. The team finished the regular season in second place with a record of 16-5-4-5, totaling 62 points. This point mark tied a league record and represented a six-win improvement over the prior season, according to the Boston Herald.

Due to this performance, Sparre was named a finalist for the Coach of the Year award. Despite the regular-season success, the Fleet were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Ottawa Charge.

Who is the new head coach?

François Méthot has been named the new bench boss for the Boston Fleet. According to Boston.com, Méthot’s arrival came exactly eight days after the announcement of Sparre’s departure on May 27, 2026.

How did the organization describe Sparre’s impact?

General manager Danielle Marmer credited Sparre with creating a positive culture and vision from the start of training camp. In a statement reported by the Boston Herald, Marmer thanked Sparre for his immediate impact on the team.

“While we had hoped to continue building with Kris in Boston, we respect and support his decision to be closer to his young family. Opportunities to lead a team in your hometown are rare, and we wish Kris and his family all the best as they begin this new chapter in Hamilton.”

Danielle Marmer, Fleet general manager

Before joining the Boston Fleet, Sparre spent three seasons as an assistant coach for the San Diego Gulls, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.