SIRENS WELCOME BACK FORWARD JILL SAULNIER
NEW YORK (December 29, 2024) – The New York Sirens have announced the return of forward Jill Saulnier ahead of this afternoon’s game at 1:00 p.m. ET at Prudential Center against the Ottawa Charge.
Saulnier has been activated from long-term injured reserve (LTIR) following an upper body injury sustained in the team’s opening game against Minnesota on Dec. 1. The Halifax, NS native recorded one goal and one assist in 18 games for New York during the PWHL’s inaugural season.
In a corresponding roster move, the Sirens have placed forward Kayla Vespa on the team’s Reserve Player list.
ABOUT NEW YORK SIRENS
The New York Sirens is one of six teams in the newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL began its inaugural season in January 2024 and features the best women’s hockey players in the world. The PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide record for a women’s hockey game. For the latest news and information on the New York Sirens, visit newyork.thepwhl.com or follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.
ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL)
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprised of six teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto, each with rosters featuring the best women’s hockey players in the world. Launched on Jan. 1, 2024, the PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide all-time record for a women’s hockey game. In 2024, the PWHL was recognized by Sports Business Journal as the Sports Breakthrough of the Year and received the top position in the first-ever Canadian edition of the Harris Poll, which ranks companies’ reputations. Visit thepwhl.com to purchase tickets and merchandise and subscribe to the PWHL e-newsletter to receive the latest league updates. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.
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