PWHL Vancouver formally announced the signing of goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 season. Maschmeyer originally had only one year remaining on the three-year contract she signed as a foundational addition to PWHL Ottawa.

Hilary Knight has company in Seattle, with the new PWHL team adding two 2024 first-round draft picks — Ottawa Charge forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal Victoire defenseman Cayla Barnes — on Thursday during the league’s expansion signing period.

Ottawa forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal defenseman Cayla Barnes -- and Vancouver agreed to a two-year contract with Ottawa goalie Emerance Maschmeyer during the PWHL's expansion signing period.