Ottawa Re-Signs Shiann Darkangelo For One-Year

PWHL Ottawa has re-signed veteran forward Shiann Darkangelo to a one-year deal after she was acquired via a trade last season.

PWHL Ottawa has re-signed veteran centre Shiann Darkangelo to a one-year contract extension. Darkangelo joined Ottawa midway through last season after being brought over in a trade deadline deal.

The experienced 30-year-old from Brighton, Michigan, came to Ottawa at the PWHL Trade Deadline on March 18. She played in 24 games during the 2024 season, collecting one assist.

Previously, she captained the Toronto Six in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) for three seasons, leading the last team to win the Isobel Cup at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. Since graduating from Quinnipiac University in 2015, Darkangelo has nine years of pro experience across the PWHL, PHF, as well as the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). She also won gold with Team USA at the 2016 IIHF Women’s World Championship.

"Shiann brings a veteran presence to our clubhouse. On top of being a leader, she has good size and she has this element of physicality. We liked what we saw from her last year. We are excited to integrate her even more this season," comments PWHL Ottawa General Manager Mike Hirshfeld.

"I'm thrilled to be back in Ottawa, playing in front of our incredible fans. I can’t wait to start our journey for the cup," says Darkangelo.

Per the Players Association, salary terms of contracts will not be disclosed.