US EditionMinnnesota Frost lose two world-class defenders to free agency
- Minnesota Frost lost defenders Sophie Jaques and Claire Thompson to Vancouver, which signed them to three-year deals on Wednesday ahead of league expansion.
- These departures happened shortly after the Frost secured their second Walter Cup in as many seasons and coincided with the designated period during which Vancouver and Seattle were permitted to negotiate exclusively.
- Meanwhile, Seattle signed Hilary Knight to a one-year contract after she led the league with 29 points in 30 games as Boston’s captain and a PWHL MVP finalist.
- Frost coach Ken Klee expressed frustration, stating, "We've already lost two" and expects to lose four players total, with offers made to others on the roster.
- The expansion draft on Monday will allow Seattle and Vancouver to select players from original teams, prompting significant roster changes for Minnesota and others.
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Minnnesota Frost lose two world-class defenders to free agency
Expansion is hitting the two-time PWHL champions hard. Eight days after clinching their second Walter Cup in as many seasons, the Frost have lost their two best blue liners to the Vancouver club joining the league next season. Vancouver signed Sophie Jaques and Claire Thompson, two of the three finalists for the PWHL’s defender of the year award, on Wednesday, the first day of the exclusive negotiating window for Vancouver and Seattle. It’s a te…
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