Ottawa PWHL team

PWHL ice hockey team in Ottawa

PWHL Ottawa

City| Ottawa, Ontario
League| PWHL
Founded| 29 August 2023 (2023-08-29)
Home arena| TD Place Arena
Owner(s)| Mark Walter Group
General manager| Michael Hirshfeld
Head coach| Carla MacLeod
Website| League website
Current season

Ottawa are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They are one of the six charter franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and will play their home games at the TD Place Arena.

## History[edit]

It was revealed on August 29, 2023, that one of the PWHL's first six franchises would be located in Ottawa.[1] Michael Hirshfeld, the former executive director of the NHL Coaches' Association, was named the team's inaugural general manager and TD Place Arena was announced as its home venue.[2][3][4] On September 15, Carla MacLeod, former member of the Canadian national team and the head coach of the Czech women's national team, was announced as the first head coach.

Each PWHL team was permitted three signings during the free agency period ahead of the 2023 PWHL Draft. Ottawa signed the league's first three players when it agreed to terms with Canadian national team players Emily Clark, Brianne Jenner, and Emerance Maschmeyer on September 5, 2023.[5] Each of the three players signed a three-year deal with the team, through the 2025–26 season.[6] The team selected 15 players in the league draft held on September 18; with its first pick, Ottawa selected American Savannah Harmon.[7]

On October 17, the team announced that Haley Irwin and Cassea Schols would be assistant coaches and Pierre Groulx would be the team's goaltending coach.[8]

The team name and logo are to be announced.

## Team[edit]

### Current roster[edit]

As of November 7, 2023[9][10][5]
No. | Nat | Player  | Pos | S/G | Age  | Acquired  | Birthplace

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|  | Lexie Adzija | F | L  | 23  | 2023  | St. Thomas, Ontario
|  | Ashton Bell | D | R  | 23  | 2023  | Deloraine, Manitoba
|  | Amanda Boulier | D | R  | 30  | 2023  | Watertown, Connecticut
|  | Zoe Boyd | D | L  | 23  | 2023  | Caledon East, Ontario
|  | Emily Clark | F | L  | 27  | 2023  | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
|  | Kristin Della Rovere | F | R  | 22  | 2023  | Caledon East, Ontario
|  | Becca Gilmore | F | R  | 25  | 2023  | Wayland, Massachusetts
|  | Gabbie Hughes | F | L  | 24  | 2023  | Lino Lakes, Minnesota
|  | Brianne Jenner | F | R  | 32  | 2023  | Oakville, Ontario
|  | Emerance Maschmeyer | G | L  | 29  | 2023  | Bruderheim, Alberta
|  | Katerina Mrazova | F | L  | 29  | 2023  | Kolín, Czech and Slovak Federative Republic
|  | Jincy Roese | D | L  | 26  | 2023  | O'Fallon, Missouri
|  | Hayley Scamurra | F | L  | 28  | 2023  | Williamsville, New York
|  | Aneta Tejralova | D | L  | 27  | 2023  | Prague, Czechia
|  | Daryl Watts | F | L  | 24  | 2023  | Toronto, Ontario

## Draft history[edit]

The 2023 PWHL Draft was held on September 18 2023, using a "snake draft" format with the selection order reversing after each round. PWHL Ottawa held picks number 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, 32, 41, 44, 53, 56, 65, 68, 77, 80, and 89.[3]

2023 PWHL Draft  Rd  | Pick  | Player  | Nationality  | Position  | Previous team

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1  | 5  | Savannah Harmon |  United States | Defence | Team Harvey's (PWHPA)
2  | 8  | Ashton Bell |  Canada | Defence  | Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
3  | 17  | Jincy Dunne |  United States | Defence  | Team Adidas (PWHPA)
4  | 20  | Gabbie Hughes |  United States | Forward | Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
5  | 29  | Hayley Scamurra |  United States | Forward  | Team Harvey's (PWHPA)
6  | 32  | Daryl Watts |  Canada | Forward  | Toronto Six (PHF)
7  | 41  | Aneta Tejralová |  Czech Republic | Defence  | Boston Pride (PHF)
8  | 44  | Kateřina Mrázová |  Czech Republic | Forward  | Connecticut Whale (PHF)
9  | 53  | Zoe Boyd |  Canada | Defence  | Quinnipiac University (ECAC)
10  | 56  | Kristin Della Rovere |  Canada | Forward  | Harvard University (ECAC)
11  | 65  | Lexie Adzija |  Canada | Forward  | Quinnipiac University (ECAC)
12  | 68  | Sandra Abstreiter |  Germany | Goaltender | Connecticut Whale (PHF)
13  | 77  | Amanda Boulier |  United States | Defence  | Minnesota Whitecaps (PHF)
14  | 80  | Caitrin Lonergan |  United States | Forward  | Connecticut Whale (PHF)
15  | 89  | Audrey-Anne Veillette |  Canada | Forward  | Montreal (U Sports)

## References[edit]

1. ^ Wyshynski, Greg (August 29, 2023). "Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
2. ^ "PWHL names six general managers as teams begin roster construction". Sportsnet. September 1, 2023. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
3. ^ a b Burgess, Melissa (September 2, 2023). "PWHL Introduces General Managers, Announces Draft Order". The Victory Press. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
4. ^ "Ottawa's pro women's hockey team to share TD Place Arena with junior 67's". Ottawa Citizen. September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
5. ^ a b "Jenner, Clark, Maschmeyer become PWHL's first players after signing with Ottawa". Sportsnet. September 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
6. ^ Kennedy, Ian (September 5, 2023). "Jenner, Maschmeyer, Clark Sign With PWHL Ottawa". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
7. ^ Kennedy, Ian (September 18, 2023). "Savannah Harmon Chosen 5th Overall By Ottawa". The Hockey News. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
8. ^ Kennedy, Ian (October 17, 2023). "PWHL Ottawa Hires Assistant Coaches, Goalie Coach". The Hockey News. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
9. ^ "PWHL Ottawa 2023-2024 Roster". Elite Prospects. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
10. ^ Krotz, Paul (September 5, 2023). "Emily Clark, Brianne Jenner, Emerance Maschmeyer Sign Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Contracts With Ottawa". PWHL News (Press release). Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.

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