Detroit PWHL team adds three defenders in offseason signings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Detroit's PWHL team announced the signing of three defense players on June 21. Mellissa Channell-Watkins and Stephanie Markowski each signed two-year contracts through the 2027-28 season, while Mia Biotti signed a one-year deal for the upcoming season. Channell-Watkins, returning to her hometown team, previously played for the Vancouver Goldeneyes and won two Walter Cups. Markowski, drafted by the Ottawa Charge, has experience from playoff runs, while Biotti had a brief stint with the Boston Fleet. These additions strengthen the team's defensive depth for the upcoming season.
- •Mellissa Channell-Watkins signs a two-year contract.
- •Stephanie Markowski also inks a two-year deal.
- •Mia Biotti joins on a one-year contract.
- •Channell-Watkins won back-to-back Walter Cup titles.
- •Markowski contributed a plus-6 rating last season.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit PWHL team bolsters defensive depth with 3 signings
"Detroit's PWHL team added some reinforcements to its defense, announcing the addition of three blue-liners.
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