Toronto Six Sign Yale Captain Claire Dalton

The Toronto Six have signed Yale University captain Claire Dalton who recently finished a standout NCAA career.

The Toronto Six have joined the race in signing the top free agents available in a strong NCAA graduating class, agreeing to terms with Yale captain Claire Dalton. Dalton signed a one-year $65,000 USD contract.

Dalton scored more than a point per game in each of her last three seasons with the Yale Bulldogs, recording 36 points in 33 games this season. She graduates as Yale's all-time leader in assists.

“Women’s sports are garnering a lot of attention right now, and I think the PHF is part of that movement. I owe a lot in my life to women’s sports and think this would be the time for me to hop on that train,” said Dalton in a Toronto Six press release. “It’s not time for me to leave sports yet and I think this is a great time to be involved.”

Dalton recently joined The Hockey News' top 20 NCAA free agents to watch list. She was paramount in building Yale's women's hockey program from an afterthought to a national contender.

“With Claire, she is a tenacious hockey player that resembles just the type of player that we need here on the T6. She is fast, aggressive, a playmaker with a big, heavy shot who can score goals and is a big presence on the ice,” said Angela James, general manager of the Toronto Six. “Claire is a young leader and someone who puts her team first, and I think she is going to be an asset to our core lineup and a great fit in the locker room.”

This past summer, Dalton was invited to Canada's senior national team selection camp. She was a member of Canada's U-18 national team in 2018.

Originally from Etobicoke, Ontario, Dalton, 23, grew up playing minor hockey for the Toronto Aeros.