A Strategic Return for the Frost
Marlène Boissonnault has agreed to a one‑year PWHL Standard Player Agreement that will keep her in Minnesota through the 2026‑27 season. The deal brings the veteran net‑minder back to a Frost roster that now stands at fifteen contracted players, underscoring the team’s focus on continuity as it prepares for another run at the Walter Cup.
Boissonnault’s return marks her third season with the organization. She was a pivotal figure during the Frost’s second Walter Cup championship and earned her first career PWHL start earlier this year on April 25 against Vancouver, a milestone that highlighted her readiness for greater responsibility.
A Cornell University alumna, Boissonnault concluded her collegiate career as the second‑winningest goaltender in Big Red history. Her leadership was recognized this season when she was named one of the Intact Insurance Impact Award recipients, a tribute to her on‑ice excellence and community involvement.
Roster Continuity and New Horizons
The Frost’s forward contingent features a blend of experience and youth, including Peyton Anderson, Claire Butorac, Sam Cogan, Élizabeth Giguère, Taylor Heise, Klára Hymlárová, Kelly Pannek, Dominique Petrie and Grace Zumwinkle. Defensively, the club relies on Brooke Becker, Natalie Buchbinder, Sidney Morin and Lee Stecklein, each of whom contributed to the championship‑winning defensive core.
All fifteen players under contract are returnees, a rarity in professional hockey that reflects the Frost’s strategy of building around a stable core. This continuity is intended to translate into sustained competitiveness as the PWHL enters its next phase of growth.
Impact Beyond the Ice
Beyond the rink, the organization announced a $5,000 contribution in Boissonnault’s name to the Hockey 4 Youth Foundation, reinforcing the team’s commitment to grassroots development. The award itself, presented by Intact Insurance, celebrates players who combine athletic achievement with community impact.
Looking ahead, the Frost will lean on Boissonnault’s veteran presence as they navigate a schedule that includes both domestic matchups and international exposure. Her experience, coupled with the depth of talent across the forward and defensive units, positions Minnesota as a formidable contender in the upcoming season.