PWHL Hamilton has made a significant stride by securing forward Alina Müller with a three-year contract. This signing is particularly noteworthy as it precedes the team’s inaugural 2026-27 season.
Details of the Contract
Alina Müller, previously with the Boston Fleet, will join PWHL Hamilton under a Standard Player Agreement valid through the 2028-29 season. She is the third of five players added during the league’s Expansion Roster Distribution Process.
Müller’s Background and Achievements
- Third overall pick in the first PWHL Draft.
- First international player selected in PWHL history.
- All-time leading scorer for the Boston Fleet.
- Tied for most assists in PWHL history with 40.
- Record of 56 points (16 goals, 40 assists) over 80 regular-season games.
- Named alternate captain for the 2025-26 season.
Müller’s performance has also been notable in postseason play, where she recorded seven points in 12 games. Her international experience is impressive, having participated in four Olympic Games (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) and winning two bronze medals.
Olympic Contributions
- Scored the game-winning goal for Switzerland in the 2014 and 2026 Olympics.
- Ranks seventh in all-time Olympic scoring with 29 points in 26 games.
Recent Team Signings
Before Müller’s signing, PWHL Hamilton added forward Brianne Jenner and goaltender Kayle Osborne on three-year contracts. These acquisitions were part of Phase 2 of the Expansion Player Distribution Process, which allows expansion teams to strengthen their rosters.
Expansion Player Distribution Process
This process began on June 6 at 12 p.m. ET and will conclude on June 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Each expansion team can sign five players identified on their initial 20-player Exclusive Negotiation Target List during this phase. Existing teams may lose up to three players under contract for the upcoming season.
About PWHL Hamilton
PWHL Hamilton is one of 12 teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), established in 2023. The league’s inaugural season commenced in January 2024, featuring top women’s hockey talent globally. PWHL Hamilton was announced as one of four expansion teams on May 13 and will play at TD Coliseum in the upcoming fall.
Fans eager to support PWHL Hamilton can place deposits for priority access to season tickets for the inaugural season, once the ticket packages become available. For updates, fans can follow PWHL Hamilton on their social platforms or visit El-Balad for more information.
