Vancouver Goldeneyes aim for improvement in second PWHL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Vancouver Goldeneyes enter their second season in the PWHL with hopes of rebounding after a disappointing inaugural year. The team faced challenges in chemistry and logistics, leading to an early playoff elimination last season. Despite the loss of defender Claire Thompson and some depth, Vancouver retained key players and added new talent, including Caroline Harvey and goaltender Katie DeSa. With increased experience under coach Cara Gardner Morey, the Goldeneyes expect to compete more effectively for a playoff spot in 2026-27.
- •Vancouver was eliminated early from playoff contention last season.
- •Key losses include defender Claire Thompson and three others to Detroit PWHL.
- •Caroline Harvey joins a strengthened defensive lineup.
- •Goaltenders Emerance Maschmeyer and Kristen Campbell have league experience.
- •Sarah Nurse's return from injury boosts Vancouver's offensive potential.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Can The Vancouver Goldeneyes Shift From First Year Flop To Second Year Favorite?
"The Vancouver Goldeneyes were favored by many, on paper, ahead of their inaugural season to challenge for the PWHL's Walter Cup. Instead, they flopped. Are the Goldeneyes destined for a return to favorites in year two?
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