Overview
- The Fleet announced Tuesday that they signed defender Haley Winn to a one‑year extension that takes effect in fall 2027 and keeps her under contract through the 2028–29 season.
- The new deal makes Winn the only Boston player currently signed beyond the 2027–28 campaign and one of 16 players in the PWHL with contracts running through 2028–29.
- Winn rose quickly in her rookie year, recording five goals and 14 assists for 19 points in 30 games, averaging 26:45 of ice time and winning PWHL Rookie of the Year.
- Her international track record — a 2026 Olympic gold medal plus two IIHF world titles and a 2020 U18 gold — strengthened her value and likely influenced Boston’s decision.
- The extension gives Boston roster certainty around a young core defender and signals that PWHL clubs are beginning to use early extensions to keep elite talent and shape long‑term lineups.