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Emma Maltais signs with PWHL champion Montreal Victoire

ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Emma Maltais signs with PWHL champion Montreal Victoire

Summary

Montreal Victoire has signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract, adding the Olympian to their roster. The deal was finalized on June 23, 2026. This comes after the team claimed the Walter Cup, further bolstering their lineup ahead of the upcoming season. Maltais brings Olympic experience as the Victoire aim to defend their title in the Premier Women's Hockey League.

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Key Details

•Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup last season.
•Emma Maltais is an Olympic athlete.
•The contract is for two years.
•Maltais' addition enhances the team's competitiveness.
•Victoire prepares for the upcoming PWHL season.

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10:50 PMESPN NHL — Olympian Maltais joins PWHL champion Victoire

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The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract on Tuesday in adding another Canadian Olympian to their lineup.
— ESPN NHL

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