Nancy Shields
Oct 13, 2026 2:34 PM
Ten women's hockey writers from The Hockey News voted on preseason winners, both individual and team. THN is picking the Montreal Victoire to repeat as Walter Cup champions. Have your say too.
Ten women's hockey writers from The Hockey News' completed a preseason poll picking winners for major awards, and predicting where each team would finish.
Who will win the Walter CupIn the process, they picked the reigning Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire to repeat as Walter Cup champions in 2026-27.
The Victoire will play this season without captain Marie-Philip Poulin, but stocked up on talent in the offseason including forwards Jessie Eldridge, Emma Maltais, Michelle Karvinen, Petra Nieminen, and Avi Adam.
Ann-Renee Desbiens, a finalist for both PWHL Goaltender of the Year and MVP is also back between the pipes.
While Montreal dominated the writers' poll taking 7-of-10 votes, the Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, and even expansion Hamilton took votes.
Who do you think will win the 2027 Walter Cup? Comment below.
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