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Emily Clark Extends Ottawa Charge Stay With Record PWHL Deal

Securing a core leader, the deal sets a new PWHL benchmark for single-season pay.

Overview

  • The two-year contract, effective from the 2026-27 season, will keep Clark in Ottawa through 2027-28.
  • Anonymous league and Players’ Association sources confirm her restructured salary will top the PWHL single-season pay chart.
  • Clark has appeared in every game since her 2023 arrival, recording 34 points in 54 regular-season outings and delivering two series-clinching goals in the 2025 playoffs.
  • An alternate captain since the league’s inaugural campaign, the two-time Olympian has been lauded for her on-ice impact and extensive community and charitable engagement.
  • With Clark’s extension, Ottawa has three core players under contract through 2027-28 and has completed its 23-player roster for the 2025-26 season.