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Abby Roque

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PWHL Reveals 2025‑26 Salary Breakdown, Highlighting Minimums and Top Earners

The Players’ Association of the Professional Women’s Hockey League released comprehensive salary figures for the upcoming season, detailing base pay only and excluding any performance bonuses. Minimum salary stands at $37,131.50, with 17 players earning that amount, while the average team payroll sits near $58,350. Champion bonuses and top‑paid player contracts further illustrate the league’s financial dynamics.

May 27, 2026

Montreal Victoire clinch historic PWHL championship behind Abby Roque’s standout performance

Abby Roque, an Anishinaabe player from Wahnapitae First Nation, led Montreal Victoire to a 4-0 victory over Ottawa Charge in the Professional Women’s Hockey League finals, scoring two early goals. The win marks the first championship for a Canadian team in the league's three-year history and highlights the growing prominence of Indigenous athletes in professional hockey.

May 21, 2026

Montreal Victoire Capture First PWHL Title as League Eyes Rapid Expansion

The Montreal Victoire clinched the inaugural Walter Cup, marking a watershed moment for women’s professional hockey. The victory coincides with an aggressive expansion plan that will bring new teams to North American markets, even as the league grapples with scheduling and player‑payment challenges.

May 21, 2026

Canadiens Edge Sabres in Overtime, PWHL Expands to San Jose and Detroit

The Montreal Canadiens survived a Game 7 battle against the Buffalo Sabres, with Alex Newhook scoring the overtime winner. The victory propels the Canadiens into a conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes while the Professional Women's Hockey League announces expansion to San Jose and Detroit, a move celebrated by local officials. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his recovery.

May 19, 2026

Canadiens Edge Sabres in Overtime, Set Up Conference Final Clash as PWHL Expands

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime during Game 7 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal, and the team will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its expansion to San Jose, California, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his availability.

May 19, 2026