US EditionChanges looming for Montreal Victoire with PWHL expansion ahead
- Montreal Victoire exited the playoffs in May 2025 after losing a semifinal series to the Ottawa Charge in four games at Verdun Auditorium.
- This playoff exit follows a strong regular season where Montreal finished first but faces upheaval as the PWHL announced expansion procedures for Vancouver and Seattle franchises.
- The league plans to expand through a two-step process: first, teams will have an exclusive period from June 4 to 8 to sign players, and then an expansion draft will take place on June 9. A limited protection list means key players such as Cayla Barnes and Jennifer Gardiner could potentially be selected by new franchises.
- Erin Ambrose, last season's defender of the year, expressed anxiety about possibly not returning to Montreal, while other players and representatives acknowledged expansion as a positive league development amid roster uncertainty.
- General manager Danièle Sauvageau confirmed readiness to rebuild the talented roster led by stars Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and Ann-Renée Desbiens, who is favored for goaltender of the year, signaling major changes ahead for Victoire.
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