PWHL Vancouver formally announced the signing of goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 season. Maschmeyer originally had only one year remaining on the three-year contract she signed as a foundational addition to PWHL Ottawa.

The PWHL's other expansion team, Vancouver, agreed Thursday to a two-year contract with Ottawa Charge goalie Emerance Maschmeyer. A day earlier, Vancouver opened the five-day signing period by reaching agreements with Minnesota defensemen Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques.

Ottawa forward Danielle Serdachny and Montreal defenseman Cayla Barnes -- and Vancouver agreed to a two-year contract with Ottawa goalie Emerance Maschmeyer during the PWHL's expansion signing period.