Detroit PWHL franchise signs five players under GM Manon Rhéaume
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Detroit PWHL expansion team has signed five foundational players, including Jesse Compher and Daryl Watts, as General Manager Manon Rhéaume shapes the roster. The signings occurred during the initial expansion period from June 5-8, with a focus on building a competitive team. Players expressed excitement for contributing to a new era of women's hockey in Detroit. Rhéaume plans to continue roster building through the upcoming PWHL draft on June 17, intending to establish a strong core for the franchise.
- •Detroit PWHL team signed five players to foundational contracts.
- •General Manager Manon Rhéaume emphasized the need for offensive talent.
- •PWHL draft scheduled for June 17 will further shape the roster.
- •Players include Compher, Watts, Barnes, Bilka, and Curl-Salemme.
- •Expansion period ran from June 5-8, signaling franchise growth.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Manon Rheaume 'really excited' about Detroit's Olympic-heavy PWHL team
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — GM Manon Rheaume, new signees eager to grow PWHL Detroit franchise
"GM Manon Rhéaume and Detroit’s five foundational signings shared excitement for bringing professional women’s hockey to Hockeytown full time.
"Manon Rheaume has built her early PWHL Detroit roster around multiple Olympians, most notably Hillary Knight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:11 AMManon Rheaume 'really excited' about Detroit's Olympic-heavy PWHL team
Manon Rheaume has built her early PWHL Detroit roster around multiple Olympians, most notably Hillary Knight.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:47 PMGM Manon Rheaume, new signees eager to grow PWHL Detroit franchise
GM Manon Rhéaume and Detroit’s five foundational signings shared excitement for bringing professional women’s hockey to Hockeytown full time.
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