Aerin Frankel
Acting
Biography
Aerin Jordan Frankel (born May 24, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Boston Fleet of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. She is a two-time IIHF Women's World Championship gold medalist (2023, 2025) and silver medalist (2024), having served as Team USA's primary goaltender at three consecutive World Championships. In college hockey, Frankel was one of the most decorated goaltenders in NCAA history. At Northeastern University, she set program records for save percentage, goals-against average, wins, and shutouts, and led the Huskies to the 2021 NCAA championship game. Professionally, Frankel has established herself as one of the PWHL's premier goaltenders. Boston fans and media have nicknamed her the "Green Monster" after the iconic left field wall at Fenway Park.
Known For
A five-part documentary series exploring the rapid growth and commercial surge of women’s professional sports.
The Rise
In this documentary, the historic inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League is explored through interviews and footage of the adrenaline-pumping games.
The Rise: The Inaugural Season of the PWHL
"Tender" is a tribute to the care, responsibility, and quiet eccentricity of the goaltending position – exploring a lesser-seen side of some of the fiercest competitors in a brutal sport. Told through the intertwined careers of Team USA goaltenders Aerin Frankel & Gwyneth Philips, this short documentary highlights the talents, habits, and quirks that make both athletes individually elite at their craft, while allowing their distinct personalities to shine through. It also examines the unique bond between goalie partners – a relationship defined by mutual trust and respect, forged over years as both teammates and opponents.