A Peninsula hockey product is among the first three players announced to sign to the New York franchise of the Professional WomenB次元官网网址檚 Hockey League (PWHL).
Defender Micah Zandee-Hart of Saanichton signed alongside forwards Alex Carpenter and Abby Roque, dubbed B次元官网网址渃ornerstone playersB次元官网网址� by general manager Pascal Daoust.
B次元官网网址淪igning Abby Roque, Micah Zandee-Hart, and Alex Carpenter isnB次元官网网址檛 just about roster building, itB次元官网网址檚 about setting the tone in the locker room and on the ice. They represent the heart of our foundation, the compete every player and coach respects, and the spirit our fans will rally behind. With them lacing up for us, every play and every moment will be a step closer to the culture of excellence weB次元官网网址檙e crafting,B次元官网网址� Daoust said in a statement.
The decorated trio of Olympians and World Champions from the U.S. and Canadian national teams signed three-year deals for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 PWHL seasons. Salary terms will not be disclosed, as per the PWHL PlayersB次元官网网址� Association.
B次元官网网址淚 feel privileged to be one of the first women to sign with the PWHL,B次元官网网址� said Zandee-Hart. B次元官网网址淭his league has been years, even decades in the making, as it is the legends of our game who have paved the way for womenB次元官网网址檚 hockey. I am grateful to these women, to my fellow players today, the PWHL board of directors, and specifically to the player board for their countless hours in making this a reality for us. I am looking forward to joining the New York organization and growing the game with the community.B次元官网网址�
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Zandee-Hart, 26, served as captain for CanadaB次元官网网址檚 U18 team and was co-captain at Cornell University where she became the second sophomore in program history to don the B次元官网网址楥B次元官网网址�. Last season in the PWHPA, Zandee-Hart was also voted by her teammates in recognition of her leadership both on and off the ice. She became the first player from B.C. to represent the national team at the Olympics and won gold in 2022.
SheB次元官网网址檚 also won three world championship medals B次元官网网址� one each in gold, silver and bronze B次元官网网址� in addition to U18 and U22 hardware. She has familiarity with the New York area from her collegiate tenure with the Big Red between 2015-20, capped by point-per-game production as a senior where she finished fourth in the nation in scoring among defenders.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e thrilled to welcome Micah Zandee-Hart, a Canadian native who honed her skills in the Tri-State Area at Cornell, to our New York franchise in the PWHL,B次元官网网址� Daoust said. B次元官网网址淩enowned for her leadership on a global scale and a playing style that aligns with our teamB次元官网网址檚 values, Micah stands as a testament to the calibre of team weB次元官网网址檙e building. Our fans are in for a treat with her blend of talent and authenticity.B次元官网网址�
The PWHL player selection process officially opened Sept. 1 with an initial free agency period through Sept. 10 when teams can sign up to three players to standard agreements. The 2023 PWHL Draft is scheduled for Sept. 18 where New York holds the fourth overall pick.
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