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PWHL Free Agency And Expansion Signing Tracker

Jun 3, 2026

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Jun 3, 2026

Updated at Jun 16, 2026, 01:41

Your spot for every PWHL signing through the expansion process and PWHL free agency.

The 2026 PWHL Expansion Player Dispersal Process and PWHL Free Agency are underway.

Here are the latest signings:

PWHL Signing Tracker

June 15, 2026

Peyton Hemp Joins PWHL Hamilton Via Expansion

PWHL Hamilton has concluded Phase 4 of PWHL expansion by acquiring the contract of Ottawa Charge forward Peyton Hemp.

thehockeynews.comHamilton Acquires Contract Rights To Peyton HempPWHL Hamilton has concluded Phase 4 of PWHL expansion by acquiring the contract of Ottawa Charge forward Peyton Hemp.

Abby Boreen Joins PWHL Las Vegas Through Expansion

Forward Abby Boreen from the Vancouver Goldeneyes has been selected to officially complete PWHL Las Vegas' expansion roster.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Las Vegas Selects Forward Abby Boreen From The Goldeneyes To Complete Expansion RosterForward Abby Boreen from the Vancouver Goldeneyes has been selected to officially complete PWHL Las Vegas' expansion roster.

Detroit Completes 10-Player Expansion Signing With Ella Huber

PWHL Detroit finished their 10 player expansion roster signing Ella Huber from the Boston Fleet.

thehockeynews.comElla Huber Signs With Detroit Finishing Their 10 Player Expansion RosterPWHL Detroit finished their 10 player expansion roster signing Ella Huber from the Boston Fleet.

Katy Knoll Leaves The Minnesota Frost Signing With PWHL Las Vegas

PWHL Las Vegas has added another forward signing Katy Knoll to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comKaty Knoll Signs Two-Year Deal With PWHL Las VegasPWHL Las Vegas has added another forward signing Katy Knoll to a two-year contract.

June 14, 2026

Daniela Pejsova Signs With San Jose

Daniela Pejšová has signed a two-year contract to join PWHL San Jose.

thehockeynews.comSan Jose Brings In Second Member Of Team Czechia Signing Boston Fleet Blueliner Daniela PejšováDaniela Pejšová has signed a two-year contract to join PWHL San Jose.

Detroit Signs Nina Jobst-Smith As Vancouver Loses First Signed Player

The Goldeneyes have lost their second defender of the PWHL expansion process as Nina Jobst-Smith has signed a one-year SPA with PWHL Detroit.

thehockeynews.comGoldeneyes Lose First Contract Player As Nina Jobst-Smith Signs One-Year Agreement With PWHL Detroit The Goldeneyes have lost their second defender of the PWHL expansion process as Nina Jobst-Smith has signed a one-year SPA with PWHL Detroit.

Abby Hustler, Riley Brengman, And Ally Simpson All Sign Two-Year Agreements With PWHL Hamilton

PWHL Hamilton has signed a trio of young players adding to their core with Abby Hustler, Riley Brengman, and Ally Simpson all joining the roster.

thehockeynews.comHuster, Brengman, And Simpson Next To Sign With PWHL HamiltonPWHL Hamilton has signed a trio of young players adding to their core with Abby Hustler, Riley Brengman, and Ally Simpson all joining the roster.

PWHL San Jose Signs Natalie Mlynkova To One-Year Deal

PWHL San Jose moved one player closer to completing the expansion process signing Czech national team member Natalie Mlynkova from the Montreal Victoire.

thehockeynews.comNatalie Mlynkova Signs One-Year Seal With San JosePWHL San Jose moved one player closer to completing the expansion process signing Czech national team member Natalie Mlynkova from the Montreal Victoire.

Shiann Darkangelo Becomes PWHL Detroit's Second Michigan Signing

PWHL Detroit has added another Michigan product to their roster signing Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Detroit Signs Shiann Darkangelo To Open Phase 4PWHL Detroit has added another Michigan product to their roster signing Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract.

June 12, 2026

Las Vegas Closes Phase 3 Signing Maureen Murphy From Montreal

PWHL Las Vegas has added veteran experience to its forward group, signing Maureen Murphy to a one-year contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Las Vegas Signs Maureen Murphy To One-Year ContractPWHL Las Vegas has added veteran experience to its forward group, signing Maureen Murphy to a one-year contract.

Mariah Keopple Joins San Jose On Two-Year Deal

Defender Mariah Keopple, who spent last season with the Seattle Torrent, is signing a two-year contract to join PWHL San Jose.

thehockeynews.comMariah Keopple Joins PWHL San Jose On A Two-Year ContractDefender Mariah Keopple, who spent last season with the Seattle Torrent, is signing a two-year contract to join PWHL San Jose.

Minnesota Frost Bring Back Foundational Players Signing Grace Zumwinkle And Lee Stecklein

The Minnesota Frost have re-signed Grace Zumwinkle to a three-year contract and Lee Stecklein to a two-year contract, protecting both in Phase 3 of the PWHL's Expansion Player Distribution Process.

thehockeynews.comMinnesota Frost Re-Sign Grace Zumwinkle and Lee Stecklein, Protecting Both In Phase 3The Minnesota Frost have re-signed Grace Zumwinkle to a three-year contract and Lee Stecklein to a two-year contract, protecting both in Phase 3 of the PWHL's Expansion Player Distribution Process.

June 11, 2026

Taylor Girard Becomes First Michigan Player To Sign In Detroit

The native of Macomb, Michigan, who played in the first two PWHL games ever played at Little Caesars Arena, signs a two-year contract with PWHL Detroit as Phase 3 comes to a close.

thehockeynews.comTaylor Girard Heads Home After Signing 2 Year Contract With PWHL DetroitThe native of Macomb, Michigan, who played in the first two PWHL games ever played at Little Caesars Arena, signs a two-year contract with PWHL Detroit as Phase 3 comes to a close.

Three-Year Contract Keeps Kali Flanagan In Toronto

Kali Flanagan has re-signed agreeing to a three-year deal with the Toronto Sceptres to avoid selection in the 2026 PWHL expansion process.

thehockeynews.comFlanagan Stays In Toronto With New Three-Year DealKali Flanagan has re-signed agreeing to a three-year deal with the Toronto Sceptres to avoid selection in the 2026 PWHL expansion process.

San Jose Adds Maggie Connors On A Two-Year Deal

PWHL San Jose has signed their seventh player agreeing to a two-year contract with Maggie Connors.

thehockeynews.comMaggie Connors Heads West To San Jose Signing Two-Year DealPWHL San Jose has signed their seventh player agreeing to a two-year contract with Maggie Connors.

Zoe Boyd Agrees To Two-Year Deal With PWHL Hamilton

PWHL Hamilton continues to stockpile talent signing defender Zoe Boyd to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comZoe Boyd Signs Two-Year Contract With PWHL HamiltonPWHL Hamilton continues to stockpile talent signing defender Zoe Boyd to a two-year contract.

June 10, 2026

Detroit Continues To Build Signing Defender Sydney Bard

PWHL Detroit added another defender on Wednesday, signing Sydney Bard to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Detroit Signs Defender Sydney Bard To Two-Year ContractPWHL Detroit added another defender on Wednesday, signing Sydney Bard to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.

Las Vegas Signs Olympic Gold Medalist And Walter Cup Champion Goalie Nicole Hensley

PWHL Las Vegas has locked in their new starting goaltender signing Nicole Hensley to a two-year PWHL contract.

thehockeynews.comNicole Hensley Joins PWHL Las Vegas As Their Starting GoaltenderPWHL Las Vegas has locked in their new starting goaltender signing Nicole Hensley to a two-year PWHL contract.

Maggie Flaherty Stays In Montreal On Two-Year Contract

The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have started to secure their blueline signing Maggie Flaherty.

thehockeynews.comMaggie Flaherty Re-Signs With Montreal Bringing Blueline SecurityThe Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have started to secure their blueline signing Maggie Flaherty.

Hadley Hartmetz Agrees To Two-Year Deal With San Jose

PWHL San Jose added another defender signing former Boston Fleet blueliner Hadley Hartmetz to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL San Jose Adds Defender Hadley Hartmetz From BostonPWHL San Jose added another defender signing former Boston Fleet blueliner Hadley Hartmetz to a two-year contract.

Susanna Tapani Signs To Stay Boston

Susanna Tapani isn't leaving the Boston Fleet after the forward signed a two-year extension during Phase 3 of PWHL expansion.

thehockeynews.comSusanna Tapani Returns To Boston Signing Two-Year DealSusanna Tapani isn't leaving the Boston Fleet after the forward signed a two-year extension during Phase 3 of PWHL expansion.

Julia Gosling Re-Signs With Torrent For Two Years

The Seattle Torrent have re-signed forward Julia Gosling to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season and immediately added her to their protected list as part of Phase 3 of the PWHL Expansion Player Distribution Process.

thehockeynews.comSeattle Torrent Re-Sign Julia Gosling, Add Forward To Protected ListThe Seattle Torrent have re-signed forward Julia Gosling to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season and immediately added her to their protected list as part of Phase 3 of the PWHL Expansion Player Distribution Process.

PWHL Las Vegas Signs Former Seattle Defender Megan Carter To Two-Year Deal

PWHL Las Vegas continued adding to its blue line on Wednesday, signing defender Megan Carter to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Las Vegas Inks Defender Megan Carter To Two-Year DealPWHL Las Vegas continued adding to its blue line on Wednesday, signing defender Megan Carter to a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season.

June 9, 2026

Hilary Knight Officially Signs With PWHL Las Vegas Ahead Of Trade To Detroit

Hilary Knight has officially signed to a one-year Expansion Foundational Offer. Now however, the star must wait to be traded until trades are permitted on June 16.

thehockeynews.comKnight Officially Signs With PWHL Las Vegas, But League Does Not Allude To Trade To ComeHilary Knight has officially signed to a one-year Expansion Foundational Offer. Now however, the star must wait to be traded until trades are permitted on June 16.

June 8, 2026

Maddi Wheeler Joins PWHL San Jose With Two-Year Contract

PWHL San Jose closed out Phase 2 of PWHL expansion by adding Maddi Wheeler to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL San Jose Adds Maddi Wheeler To Close Out Phase 2 Of PWHL ExpansionPWHL San Jose closed out Phase 2 of PWHL expansion by adding Maddi Wheeler to a two-year contract.

Las Vegas Signs Erin Ambrose And Hayley Scamurra

PWHL Las Vegas has continued to fill out their inaugural roster signing Erin Ambrose and Hayley Scamurra who join the team from the Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Las Vegas Signs Erin Ambrose And Hayley Scamurra From The Walter Cup Champion Montreal VictoirePWHL Las Vegas has continued to fill out their inaugural roster signing Erin Ambrose and Hayley Scamurra who join the team from the Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire.

Detroit Finishes Their Five Signings Agreeing To A Three-Year Deal To Jesse Compher

PWHL Detroit has completed their five inaugural signings after agreeing to a three-year contract with Jesse Compher who played the last three seasons with the Toronto Sceptres.

thehockeynews.comJesse Compher Completes Detroit's Five Expansion Signings Agreeing To Three-Year DealPWHL Detroit has completed their five inaugural signings after agreeing to a three-year contract with Jesse Compher who played the last three seasons with the Toronto Sceptres.

June 7, 2026

Emily Clark Completes Hamilton's Phase 2 Signings With Two-Year Deal

Ottawa Charge star Emily Clark is on the move signing a two-year contract with PWHL Hamilton in the PWHL expansion process.

thehockeynews.comEmily Clark Signs Two-Year Deal With PWHL HamiltonOttawa Charge star Emily Clark is on the move signing a two-year contract with PWHL Hamilton in the PWHL expansion process.

June 6, 2026

PWHL Las Vegas Signs First Ever Players In Kendall Cooper and Mae Batherson

PWHL Las Vegas has signed the team's first ever players including defenders Kendall Cooper and Mae Batherson to two-year contracts.

thehockeynews.comLas Vegas Signs Kendall Cooper And Mae Batherson As First Ever PlayersPWHL Las Vegas has signed the team's first ever players including defenders Kendall Cooper and Mae Batherson to two-year contracts.

Kristin O'Neill Signed To Two-Year EFO By PWHL San Jose

Kristin O'Neill has been signed to an EFO to join PWHL San Jose on a two-year deal contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL San Jose Signs Kristin O'Neill To EFO, O'Neill Chooses Two-Year DealKristin O'Neill has been signed to an EFO to join PWHL San Jose on a two-year deal contract.

Anne Cherkowski Signs Two-Year Deal With PWHL San Jose

Anne Cherkowski joined PWHL San Jose as the third player in franchise history signing a two-year contract with the team.

thehockeynews.comAnne Cherkowski Signs Two-Year Deal To Join PWHL San JoseAnne Cherkowski joined PWHL San Jose as the third player in franchise history signing a two-year contract with the team.

PWHL Hamilton Signs Walter Cup Champion Nicole Gosling To Three-Year Deal

Defender Nicole Gosling, who won a Walter Cup with the Montreal Victoire, has signed a three-year contract with PWHL Hamilton.

thehockeynews.comNicole Gosling Signs Three-Year Deal With PWHL HamiltonDefender Nicole Gosling, who won a Walter Cup with the Montreal Victoire, has signed a three-year contract with PWHL Hamilton.

Boston And Swiss Star Alina Muller Signs Three-Year Contract To Join PWHL Hamilton

PWHL Hamilton has signed Swiss star and former Boston Fleet founding member Alina Muller to a three-year contract.

thehockeynews.comAlina Müller Signs Three-Year Deal With PWHL HamiltonPWHL Hamilton has signed Swiss star and former Boston Fleet founding member Alina Muller to a three-year contract.

June 5, 2026

Olympian Rory Guilday Joins PWHL San Jose

Olympic gold medalist and former Ottawa Charge blueliner Rory Guilday has signed a two-year contract with PWHL San Jose.

thehockeynews.comRory Guilday Signs A Two-Year Deal With PWHL San JoseOlympic gold medalist and former Ottawa Charge blueliner Rory Guilday has signed a two-year contract with PWHL San Jose.

PWHL Detroit Adds Another Inking Britta Curl-Salemme

Britta Curl-Salemme has signed a three year contract with PWHL Detroit following Daryl Watts, Hannah Bilka, and Cayla Barnes to the Motor City.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Detroit Signs Britta Curl-Salemme To A Three-Year ContractBritta Curl-Salemme has signed a three year contract with PWHL Detroit following Daryl Watts, Hannah Bilka, and Cayla Barnes to the Motor City.

PWHL San Jose Signs Goaltender Corinne Schroeder As First Ever Player

PWHL San Jose has secured their crease signing now former Seattle Torrent netminder Corinne Schroeder to a two-year contract.

thehockeynews.comPWHL San Jose Starts In Net Signing Corinne Schroeder To A Two-Year ContractPWHL San Jose has secured their crease signing now former Seattle Torrent netminder Corinne Schroeder to a two-year contract.

Hannah Bilka And Cayla Barnes Both Sign With PWHL Detroit In Expansion

PWHL Detroit continues to stockpile talent signing Team USA Olympic gold medalists Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka to multi-year contracts.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Detroit Signs Hannah Bilka And Cayla Barnes To Multi-Year DealsPWHL Detroit continues to stockpile talent signing Team USA Olympic gold medalists Cayla Barnes and Hannah Bilka to multi-year contracts.

Daryl Watts Becomes First PWHL Detroit Signing And First In PWHL History To Sign Four-Year Deal

Daryl Watts has signed a four-year contract with PWHL Detroit becoming the first player in franchise history. Watts signed an Expansion Franchise Offer with Detroit.

thehockeynews.comDaryl Watts Signs Four-Year Contract With PWHL Detroit Daryl Watts has signed a four-year contract with PWHL Detroit becoming the first player in franchise history. Watts signed an Expansion Franchise Offer with Detroit.

Kayle Osborne Signs Three-Year Deal To Join PWHL Hamilton

PWHL Hamilton has secured their starting goaltender for the next three seasons signing Kayle Osborne from the New York Sirens.

thehockeynews.comKayle Osborne Signs Three-Year Deal To Move To PWHL HamiltonPWHL Hamilton has secured their starting goaltender for the next three seasons signing Kayle Osborne from the New York Sirens.

Brianne Jenner Becomes First Player To Sign In Expansion Joining PWHL Hamilton

PWHL Hamilton inked Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner as the team's historic first signing bringing Jenner home, and beginning the roster building for the league's newest Canadian team.

thehockeynews.comBrianne Jenner Heads Home As PWHL Hamilton's Historic First SigningPWHL Hamilton inked Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner as the team's historic first signing bringing Jenner home, and beginning the roster building for the league's newest Canadian team.

June 3, 2026

Taylor Heise Signs Three-Year Extension To Stay With The Minnesota Frost

The Minnesota Frost have re-signed the team's first ever draft pick Taylor Heise to a three-year contract securing her and protecting her from the PWHL expansion process.

thehockeynews.comTaylor Heise Signs Three-Year Extension To Remain With The Minnesota FrostThe Minnesota Frost have re-signed the team's first ever draft pick Taylor Heise to a three-year contract securing her and protecting her from the PWHL expansion process.

Kelly Pannek Signs Three-Year Extension Keeping League's Leading Scorer in Minnesota

Kelly Pannek is staying in the State of Hockey for three more years after the PWHL's reigning leading scorer signed a three-year contract extension ahead of expansion.

thehockeynews.comKelly Pannek Signs Three-Year Extension In Minnesota Protecting The League's Leading Scorer From ExpansionKelly Pannek is staying in the State of Hockey for three more years after the PWHL's reigning leading scorer signed a three-year contract extension ahead of expansion.

Toronto Signs Goaltender Raygan Kirk to Three-Year Deal

Toronto secures its crease, inking breakout star Raygan Kirk to a multi-year deal after a strong season featuring elite save percentages.

thehockeynews.comSceptres Continue Signings, Protecting Goaltender Raygan Kirk From ExpansionToronto secures its crease, inking breakout star Raygan Kirk to a multi-year deal after a strong season featuring elite save percentages.

Renata Fast Signs Three-Year Extension With Toronto

The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed one of their core players, defender Renata Fast, to a three-year contract, making her automatically one of their protected players heading into the Expansion Roster Distribution Process.

thehockeynews.comSceptres Re-Sign Renata Fast, Keeping Her In Toronto For Three More YearsThe Toronto Sceptres have re-signed one of their core players, defender Renata Fast, to a three-year contract, making her automatically one of their protected players heading into the Expansion Roster Distribution Process. 

June 2, 2026 

Sarah Nurse Agrees To Two-Year Extension With Vancouver

The Vancouver Goldeneyes have re-signed Sarah Nurse to a two-year standard player agreement lasting through the 2027-28 season.

thehockeynews.comSarah Nurse Signs Two-Year Extension With The Goldeneyes, Becomes First Player Protected From Expansion By Vancouver The Vancouver Goldeneyes have re-signed Sarah Nurse to a two-year standard player agreement lasting through the 2027-28 season.

Alex Carpenter Signs Three Year Extension With Seattle

The Seattle Torrent were the first team to officially announce a signing and protection for the PWHL expansion process as they signed veteran Alex Carpenter.

thehockeynews.comSeattle Torrent Sign Alex Carpenter To A Three-Year Extension Through 2028-29 Protecting Her From PWHL ExpansionThe Seattle Torrent were the first team to officially announce a signing and protection for the PWHL expansion process as they signed veteran Alex Carpenter.

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