The Montreal Victoire signed signed two-year contract extensions with captain Marie-Philip Poulin, goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens, and alternate captain Laura Stacey.
All three players are now under contract through the 2027-28 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season.
“These three players have been the heart and soul of our team since day one, and we wanted to make it absolutely clear that they will remain integral members of the Victoire for a long time to come,” Victoire General Manager Danièle Sauvageau said. “Their work ethic, determination, and attitude embody everything we want to see in our players, and their leadership in the locker room brings us immeasurable value.”
Poulin is the PWHL’s all-time leading scorer and was named PWHL Forward of the Year and won the Billie Jean King MVP last season. The 34-year-old forward had 19 goals and 26 points in 30 games last season.
“I am so proud to remain with the Victoire for the long run. It’s an honour and a privilege to wear this jersey and represent our city alongside my teammates,” Poulin said. “I am thrilled for this upcoming season to get started and look forward to reconnecting with our great fans.”
Desbiens led all goaltending categories in the league last season with 15 wins, a goals-against average of 1.86, and a save percentage of .932, earning her the PWHL’s Goaltender of the Year title.
“We are in the process of building something special in Montréal, and it’s great news to see that the three original players will continue the journey and work together for the next three seasons,” said Desbiens. “Our extraordinary fans have made this decision even easier, and we’re really looking forward to seeing them again next month.”
Stacey had 11 goals and 11 assists in 27 games last season.
“I could not be more excited to be extending here in Montréal especially beside these two incredible players and even better people. When I first signed here in Montréal, I had no idea what to expect, but the last two years have blown me away and there is absolutely nowhere else that I want to be,” said Stacey. “Montréal is my home, and I could not be more thankful for the way this city, this organization and this TEAM has welcomed me with open arms. I want to do whatever it takes to help bring the Walter Cup to Montréal! Je t’aime Montréal. I am very excited for the next three years!”
Four players are now signed with the Victoire through the 2027-28 season following the recent announcement of first-round draft pick Nicole Gosling’s three-year contract.
