The PWHL handed out the hardware at their second annual PWHL Awards, this year held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa.
Taking home the biggest awards of the night was a list of the PWHL's top stars. That included Marie-Philip Poulin who has named the Billie Jean King MVP winner and also the PWHL's Best Forward. Her Montreal teammate Ann-Renee Desbiens was Best Goaltender, while their coach Kori Cheverie was the PWHL Coach of the Year. Toronto Sceptres blueliner Renata Fast was the Best Defender, while Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens was the league's Rookie of the Year.
While the award ceremony itself was closed to the public, The Hockey News' Ellen Bond was on hand capturing the moments. Here/s
Members of the 2025 PWHL All-Rookie team (L-R) Gwyneth Philips, Cayla Barnes, Jennifer Gardiner, and Sarah Fillier pose at the PWHL Awards - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Members of the PWHL's First All-Star Team (L-R) Ann-Renee Desbiens, Marie-Philip Poulin, Renata Fast, Sarah Fillier, and Sophie Jaques pose at the 2025 PWHL Awards - Photo @ Ellen Bond
The crowd for the 2025 PWHL Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Marie-Philip Poulin recognized as the PWHL's leading goal scorer at the 2025 PWHL Awards - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Sarah Fillier is recognized as the co-leading scorer from the 2024-25 PWHL season - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Laura Stacey receives her Hockey For All Award - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Laura Stacey receives her Hockey For All Award - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Montreal Victoire bench boss Kori Cheverie is recognized as the PWHL's 2024-25 Coach of the Year - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Montreal Victoire bench boss Kori Cheverie is recognized as the PWHL's 2024-25 Coach of the Year - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Kenzie Lalonde announces the 2025 PWHL Rookie of the Year award - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Sarah Fillier, the 2025 PWHL Rookie of the Year poses with Kenzie Lalonde - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Ann-Renee Desbiens accepts her award as the 2025 PWHL Goaltender of the Year - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Renata Fast accepts her awaard as the 2025 PWHL Defender of the Year - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Marie-Philip Poulin hugs a presenter after receiving the 2025 PWHL Forward of the Year award - Photo @ Ellen Bond
The PWHL's Intact Impact Award is given out to Jamie Lee Rattray, Amanda Boulier, Allie Munroe, Rebecca Leslie, Nicole Hensley, and Emmy Fecteau - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Intact Impact Award winners pose with a $20,000 check to Ottawa's inclusive adaptive hockey program, the Capital City Condors - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Marie-Philip Poulin accepts the 2025 Billie Jean King MVP Award - Photo @ Ellen Bond12