US EditionPWHL expansion signings: Seattle lands Barnes and Serdachny, Vancouver adds goalie Maschmeyer
- Seattle and Vancouver, two new PWHL expansion teams, signed key players during the league's signing period on Thursday, 2025-06-05.
- The signings followed each team's right to add up to five unprotected players before the expansion draft on Monday to fill their 12-player rosters.
- Seattle secured defensemen Cayla Barnes, a 26-year-old two-time U.S. Olympian, and forward Danielle Serdachny, a 24-year-old with strong leadership from Ottawa.
- Vancouver signed goalie Emerance Maschmeyer, who played 23 games in 2024 with a 9-9-4 record, led the league in games played, and became the first to reach 1,000 career saves.
- These signings establish foundational rosters and suggest both teams aim to compete immediately, with managers highlighting players' veteran poise and leadership as key assets.
23 Articles
23 Articles
PWHL expansion signings: Seattle adds Barnes and Serdachny, Vancouver brings in Nurse and Maschmeyer
Hilary Knight has company in Seattle, with the new PWHL team adding two 2024 first-round draft picks — Ottawa Charge forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal Victoire defenseman Cayla Barnes — on Thursday during the league’s expansion signing period.
Seattle adds 2 first-rounders in PWHL expansion
Seattle added two 2024 first-round draft picks -- Ottawa forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal defenseman Cayla Barnes -- and Vancouver agreed to a two-year contract with Ottawa goalie Emerance Maschmeyer during the PWHL's expansion signing period.
Washington Top News
PWHL expansion signings: Seattle lands Barnes and Serdachny, Vancouver adds goalie Maschmeyer
Hilary Knight has company in Seattle, with the new PWHL team adding two 2024 first-round draft picks — Ottawa forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal defenseman…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
