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Ottawa Citizen
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Abby Hustler makes P.E.I. hockey history at PWHL Draft
As Abby Hustler walked to the stage at the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) draft, she was thinking of Prince Edward Island. Article content Hustler, from St. Louis in the western end of Canada's smallest province, had just made history as the first-ever P.E.I. player drafted by a PWHL team. The Minnesota Frost selected the forward in the second round, 14th overall, on June 24. Article content Article content Article content 'Even the crowd kind of applauded when they heard I was the first player (drafted) from P.E.I.,' Hustler told The Guardian in a phone interview from Ottawa on June 25. 'Seeing all the people reach out to me from back home, it's super special to hear and see all the support I am getting. I couldn't be prouder to be an Islander.' Article content Minnesota has won the PWHL championship – Walter Cup – in the first two years of the league, which expanded to eight teams with the addition of Vancouver and Seattle franchises for the 2025-26 season. Article content Article content 'I got a chance to talk to a few of the girls who have been (in Minnesota) for a while and are leaders on the team,' said Hustler. 'It proves why they have won with their experience – they are great people and great leaders, on and off the ice. Article content Article content 'It will be special to be around some Olympians, gold-medallists and it's super special to be in that position as someone from P.E.I.' Article content Article content University Article content The Frost drafted the 22-year-old daughter of Paul and April Hustler out of St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. Minnesota selected Frost with their second of six picks in the six-round draft, which featured a total of 48 players taken. Hustler recently completed her fourth year at St. Lawrence University and graduated with a degree in statistics. Article content 'I had quite a bit of interviews (with teams leading up to the draft),' said Hustler. 'They don't really give you any indication of when they might take you, or where you are at type of thing. Article content 'I definitely talked with a lot of teams… I didn't really know how the draft would go, but I'm glad it turned out the way it did.'
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
PWHL's Toronto Sceptres sign forward Clair DeGeorge to one-year contract
Montreal Victoire's Clair DeGeorge (26) moves in on Boston Fleet goaltender Aerin Frankel during first period PWHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres have signed forward Clair DeGeorge on a one-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Monday. The 26-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, had two assists in 26 games with the Montréal Victoire last season. DeGeorge helped the Minnesota Frost win the Walter Cup in the PWHL's inaugural 2024 season. She had one assist in 23 regular-season games and appeared in all 10 of the team's playoff games. DeGeorge is the eighth player to sign with the Sceptres this off-season, along with goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton, who both played with her last season in Montreal. The move comes a day before the PWHL's 2025 entry draft in Ottawa. 'We are excited to welcome Clair to our organization,' Sceptres general manager Gina Kingsbury, said in a release. 'Clair is a 200-foot centre that is defensively responsible with some offensive upside. She will bring PWHL experience to our lineup, including being a Walter Cup Champion.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
Toronto Sun
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Sceptres sign ex-Montreal forward Clair DeGeorge to 1-year contract
Published Jun 23, 2025 • 1 minute read Montreal Victoire's Clair DeGeorge (26) moves in on Boston Fleet goaltender Aerin Frankel during first period PWHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press The Toronto Sceptres have signed forward Clair DeGeorge on a one-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Monday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 26-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, had two assists in 26 games with the Montreal Victoire last season. DeGeorge helped the Minnesota Frost win the Walter Cup in the PWHL's inaugural 2024 season. She had one assist in 23 regular-season games and appeared in all 10 of the team's playoff games. Read More DeGeorge is the eighth player to sign with the Sceptres this off-season, along with goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton, who both played with her last season in Montreal. The move comes a day before the PWHL's 2025 entry draft in Ottawa. 'We are excited to welcome Clair to our organization,' Sceptres general manager Gina Kingsbury, said in a release. 'Clair is a 200-foot centre that is defensively responsible with some offensive upside. She will bring PWHL experience to our lineup, including being a Walter Cup champion.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Blue Jays NBA Ontario
Hamilton Spectator
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
PWHL's Toronto Sceptres sign forward Clair DeGeorge to one-year contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have signed forward Clair DeGeorge on a one-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Monday. The 26-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, had two assists in 26 games with the Montréal Victoire last season. DeGeorge helped the Minnesota Frost win the Walter Cup in the PWHL's inaugural 2024 season. She had one assist in 23 regular-season games and appeared in all 10 of the team's playoff games. DeGeorge is the eighth player to sign with the Sceptres this off-season, along with goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton, who both played with her last season in Montreal. The move comes a day before the PWHL's 2025 entry draft in Ottawa. 'We are excited to welcome Clair to our organization,' Sceptres general manager Gina Kingsbury, said in a release. 'Clair is a 200-foot centre that is defensively responsible with some offensive upside. She will bring PWHL experience to our lineup, including being a Walter Cup Champion.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
PWHL's Toronto Sceptres sign forward Clair DeGeorge to one-year contract
TORONTO – The Toronto Sceptres have signed forward Clair DeGeorge on a one-year contract, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Monday. The 26-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, had two assists in 26 games with the Montréal Victoire last season. DeGeorge helped the Minnesota Frost win the Walter Cup in the PWHL's inaugural 2024 season. She had one assist in 23 regular-season games and appeared in all 10 of the team's playoff games. DeGeorge is the eighth player to sign with the Sceptres this off-season, along with goaltender Elaine Chuli and forward Claire Dalton, who both played with her last season in Montreal. The move comes a day before the PWHL's 2025 entry draft in Ottawa. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'We are excited to welcome Clair to our organization,' Sceptres general manager Gina Kingsbury, said in a release. 'Clair is a 200-foot centre that is defensively responsible with some offensive upside. She will bring PWHL experience to our lineup, including being a Walter Cup Champion.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2025.
