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Sirens Lock In Fillier With Two-Year Deal to Make Her PWHL’s Top Earner

The deal extends her commitment to New York through 2027, setting a new salary benchmark in the PWHL.

Canada's women's ice hockey player Sarah Fillier in action during a training session at the Wukesong Arena ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, January 31, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sarah Fillier agreed to a two-year contract extension with the New York Sirens through the end of the 2026–27 season.
  • The deal will make the 25-year-old forward the highest-paid player in the PWHL, according to a report by The Athletic.
  • In her debut season she tallied 13 goals and 29 points over 30 games and was named Rookie of the Year and selected to the All-Star team.
  • Originally drafted first overall in 2024, Fillier has quickly become a cornerstone for the Sirens franchise.
  • Her international resume includes leading Canada to Olympic gold in Beijing and earning three IIHF world championship titles, highlighted by a tournament MVP award in 2023.