The PWHL's First Free Agency Tracker
Published on September 12, 2023 under Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) News Release
Have you been keeping up with the PWHL's first-ever free agency period? In case you've missed the latest signings, we're excited to keep you in the loop between now and puck drop in January. Browse below and find out who your hometown team has secured for its inaugural roster!
Boston:
Megan Keller (D)
From Team USA to the PWHPA, Keller's competitive spirit has taken her to the next level, and she remembers to pay it forward.
Aerin Frankel (GT)
Fresh off her first World Championship, the gold medalist and Patty Kazmaier Award-winner is eager to play in front of a storied city.
Hilary Knight (F)
As one of the game's most notable names, the Team USA icon is coming to Boston to solidify her legacy.
Minnesota:
Kelly Pannek (F)
The five-time World Championship medalist and two-time Olympic medalist hopes to bring some hardware to her home state.
Kendall Coyne Schofield (F)
The Team USA captain has shown her leadership skills both on and off the ice, and she's grateful to carry this spirit to the Great Lakes.
Lee Stecklein (D)
The former Minnesota Whitecap and three-time Olympic medalist was the PWHPA's last Top Defender award-winner.
Montreal:
Ann-Renée Desbiens (GT)
An Olympic gold medalist, a Clarkson Cup Winner and one of the most historic NCAA careers ever - there's no debating Desbiens is one of the game's most prominent players.
Laura Stacey (F)
The former CWHL Rookie of the Year and two-time Olympic medalist has found a home in Montreal one season after she finished in the top four in scoring.
Marie-Philip Poulin (F)
Arguably the most well-known Canadian athlete, Poulin is the first-ever women's hockey player to receive the Northern Star award, having won it just last year.
New York:
Alex Carpenter (F)
Nearly 15 years after making her professional debut, the eight-time IIHF Women's World Championship medalist is leading the charge.
Micah Zandee-Hart (D)
The former Cornell University team captain is coming back to the big city on an even bigger stage.
Abby Roque (F)
The history-making forward was part of the first-ever professional women's hockey game at MSG and is coming back to New York for more.
Ottawa:
Emily Clark (F)
As a perennial member of Hockey Canada since 2011, Clark is excited to set a groundbreaking example in the nation's capital.
Emerance Maschmeyer (GT)
One of the country's top goaltenders is looking forward to bringing her defensive presence to the O-Town.
Brianne Jenner (F)
The reigning 2022 Olympic MVP is eager to bring her extensive list of accomplishments to Ottawa's latest organization.
Toronto:
Blayre Turnbull (F)
The six-time World Championship medalist is coming off an impressive 2022-23 PWHPA campaign, where she finished in the top six in scoring.
Renata Fast (D)
The defensive anchor is no stranger to the Six, previously playing for the CWHL's Toronto Furies upon going pro.
Sarah Nurse (F)
The record-setting forward and PWHPA board member is staying somewhat local to her hometown of Hamilton, ON.
Professional Women's Hockey League Stories from September 12, 2023
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