The Montreal Victoire have officially unveiled their complete lineup for the upcoming 2025-26 Professional Women's Hockey League season, just three days before their opening game. The announcement confirms a 23-player roster featuring 13 forwards, seven defenders, and three goaltenders ready to compete in the team's third PWHL campaign.
New Additions Strengthen the Lineup
Among the most notable developments are three players who earned their spots after impressing during training camp. The Victoire have signed forward Natalie Mlynkova from Czechia, forward Skylar Irving from Kingston, Massachusetts, and goaltender Megan Warrener to standard one-year contracts. These additions bring fresh talent to the Montreal lineup as the team seeks to build on previous successes.
The team's reserve list includes defender Tamara Giaquinto and forward Maya Labad, who were drafted in the sixth and fifth rounds respectively, along with forward Claire Vekich. In another roster move, defender Kelly-Ann Nadeau has been activated from her reserve contract to start the season, while forward Lina Ljungblom begins on long-term injured reserve.
Coaching Staff Returns With Key Addition
Behind the bench, Kori Cheverie returns as head coach for the Montreal Victoire, providing continuity and leadership. She's joined by new full-time assistant coach Caroline Ouellette, a legendary figure in women's hockey. The coaching staff remains strong with returning assistants Noémie Marin, Alexandre Imbeault, Alexandre Tremblay, Maxime Noreau, and Alexandre-André Perron, plus goaltender coach Bruno-Pierre Guillemette and analytics director Mikaël Nahabedian.
The Victoire organization has maintained stability in its coaching structure while adding Ouellette's expertise, creating what many expect to be one of the most prepared teams in the league.
Season Opener Approaches
Montreal begins their regular season schedule this Sunday in Boston with a 1 p.m. matchup that will be broadcast on Sportsnet and RDS. Fans will get their first look at the home team when the Victoire host their home opener against New York on Tuesday at 7 p.m., available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video.
The roster announcement comes at a crucial moment as the team finalizes preparations for what promises to be an exciting third season in the PWHL. With a mix of returning veterans and promising new talent, the Montreal Victoire appear positioned to make a strong push in the competitive women's professional hockey landscape.
