Taylor Girard signs two-year deal with PWHL Detroit expansion team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Taylor Girard, a 27-year-old forward from Macomb, signed a two-year contract with the PWHL Detroit team for their inaugural season in 2026-27. This marks Girard as the first Michigan-area player added to the roster during the PWHL’s Expansion Player Distribution Process. Girard previously played three seasons with the New York Sirens and Boston Fleet, showcasing her talents at Little Caesars Arena. She reunites with former teammates and coaches in Detroit, further solidifying the team's roster which includes several new signings. The team is actively building its lineup ahead of the season.
- •Girard becomes the seventh player signed by PWHL Detroit.
- •She played in the first two PWHL games at Little Caesars Arena.
- •Girard has recorded 17 points in her PWHL career.
- •She began her college career at Lindenwood University before transferring to Quinnipiac University.
- •Detroit has also signed other players like Cayla Barnes and Daryl Watts.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Macomb's Taylor Girard signs two-year deal with PWHL Detroit
"PWHL Detroit added the first Michigan-area player to the roster for the inaugural 2026-27 season.
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