Julia Gosling discusses the opportunity to play with many familiar faces in Toronto from Team Canada, and to "grow as a player" in the PWHL. PWHL Toronto has signed forward Julia Gosling to a two-year deal. The St. Lawrence captain and Canadian national team member was Toronto's first round pick, sixth overall in the 2024 draft. “We are thrilled to sign our first pick from the 2024 PWHL Draft to a two-year contract. Julia brings a power forward presence to our lineup. She has size, an incredible shot, and is eager to continue to develop her game,” said Toronto General Manager Gina Kingsbury in a team news release. “Julia is an exciting player because of how high her ceiling is and how great of a teammate she is. Julia will make our roster, organization, and community better.” Gosling, 23, hails from London, Ontario She scored an NCAA career-high 22 goals, including seven game-winners, and 51 points as a senior captain for the St. Lawrence University Saints in 2023-24. She made her Canadian National Team debut at the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship and scored two goals in seven tournament games, including one in a 6-5 overtime victory to claim gold. “I’m so excited and honoured to officially be a part of Toronto! I can’t wait to play in front of all their passionate fans and to be so close to home,” said Gosling. “I’m eager to work with their staff and players and to learn and grow from them. I’m looking forward to starting my first PWHL season and to explore the city of Toronto!” Gosling was one of only two NCAA players this season to bypass her final season of eligibility to enter the PWHL Draft. Per the Players Association, salary terms of contracts will not be disclosed.
