The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has made a significant move by securing Brianne Jenner as their first franchise player for the Hamilton team. This announcement was made on Friday as part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming inaugural season in 2026-27.
PWHL Hamilton’s Historic Signing
Brianna Jenner’s contract is a three-year standard player agreement that will be active until the end of the 2028-29 season. Her signing is notably the first addition during Phase 2 of the PWHL’s expansion roster distribution process, which commenced on Friday and continues until 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday.
Jenner’s Impressive Background
- Age: 35
- Previous Team: Ottawa Charge
- Role: Captain
- All-time Leading Scorer for Ottawa Charge: 61 points
- Rank: Eighth in PWHL history for total points
- Career Goals: 28 (seventh all-time) in 82 games
- Notable Season: 2025-26 – Finished fourth in scoring with 12 goals and 14 assists in 40 games
- Awards: Nomination for Forward of the Year
- Significant Team Achievement: Led Ottawa to its first-ever Walter Cup Final
In addition to her club success, Brianne Jenner has a remarkable international career. She has earned:
- Olympic Gold Medals: 2 (2014, 2022)
- Olympic Silver Medals: 2 (2018, 2026)
- World Championship Medals: 4 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze in 11 appearances
Phase 2 Details of Roster Distribution
Phase 2 of the PWHL expansion allows teams to establish their rosters by signing five players. If necessary, a player selection process may follow. Only those players on the designated 20-player exclusive negotiation target list for each team can be signed during this phase. Furthermore, existing teams are limited to losing a maximum of three players who are under contract for the 2026-27 season during this process.
Following the conclusion of Phase 2, attention will shift to the PWHL draft, scheduled for June 17, further shaping the league’s future. The addition of players like Brianne Jenner signifies a promising start for the Hamilton franchise.
