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Montreal Victoire Extend Poulin, Stacey and Desbiens Through 2027-28

The two-year deals cement the franchise core before the 2025-26 opener, providing roster certainty into the 2026 Olympic year.

Jan 13, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) makes a save against Boston during the second period in a PWHL ice hockey game at Verdun Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 13, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) plays the puck against Boston during the second period in a PWHL ice hockey game at Verdun Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, forward Laura Stacey and goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens signed two-year extensions that follow their original 2023 free-agent deals and keep them under contract through 2027-28.
  • Poulin remains the PWHL’s all-time leading scorer and is the reigning MVP and Top Goal Scorer after a 2024-25 season that underscored her league dominance.
  • Desbiens earned 2024-25 Goaltender of the Year honors after leading the league in wins, goals-against average and save percentage.
  • Stacey produced a career-high 22 points in 27 games last season and continued to drive offense on a top line alongside Poulin.
  • Montreal now has four players signed through 2027-28, including rookie defender Nicole Gosling, and will open the 2025-26 season on November 23 at the Boston Fleet.