The Vancouver Goldeneyes announced on Tuesday that Alison Izzi has been named general manager.
She succeeds Cara Gardner Morey, who moved behind the bench as head coach in July after serving as GM in the team’s inaugural season in 2025-26.
Izzi most recently clerked for the NHL legal department, which included focusing on hockey operations and player safety matters. She also previously served as vice president of hockey operations/governance in the AHL.
“Alison brings a vast array of knowledge and experience to the Goldeneyes, making her an ideal fit to lead the team,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “She has spent her career working across so many areas that are central to running a professional hockey team — from player contracts to hockey operations, governance, and player safety. She understands how all those pieces connect, and that perspective will be incredibly valuable in her role as general manager.”
The Goldeneyes finished sixth in the PWHL last season but won the first pick in the 2026 draft after earning the most points in the league’s Gold Plan following their elimination from playoff contention.
They selected Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey first overall, after she scored 18 goals with 64 points in 33 games, capturing a third NCAA title and the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in NCAA women’s hockey. She also helped the United States win Olympic gold in February and was named tournament MVP.
