The Living Sisu Hockey League (LSHL) opened its 2026 summer season tonight, marking the start of a campaign that brings together some of the most accomplished women’s players on the planet. The opening night featured a double‑header: Team Living Sisu faced off against Team Manmade, while Team Remi Card Trader took on Team LiveBarn in a clash of rising squads.
Star Power and New Beginnings
Fourteen athletes with prior Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) experience are on the rosters, alongside four newcomers who are expected to add fresh energy to the competition. Among the standout names are Laura Stacey, Abby Roque, Emma Maltais and Jessie Eldridge, all highlighted as PWHL stars participating in the league.
Olympians Nadia Mattivi and Alice Philbert are also on the roster. Mattivi, who captained Italy at the recent World Championships, now suits up for Montreal Victoire, while Philbert, a former France netminder, signed with the PWHL Detroit franchise this offseason.
Eve Gascon, the Minnesota‑Duluth goaltender who earned a silver medal with Canada at the 2025 World Championship, rounds out the lineup, underscoring the league’s blend of experience and emerging talent.
The article also provides a glimpse at the rosters for each of the four teams, giving fans a chance to track the line‑ups as the season unfolds. With a mix of veteran leadership and fresh faces, the LSHL promises an exciting summer of competition.