NEW YORK (December 4, 2024) – The New York Sirens today announced the signing of forward Kayla Vespa to a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement (SPA).“Through her passion, speed, and consistency, Kayla brings a unique energy to every shift,” said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust. “This makes her the kind of teammate you want by your side in battle.”Vespa, who began the season on the team’s Reserve Player list, appeared in 23 games for New York during the inaugural season, scoring two goals and one assist for three points. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Vespa spent her NCAA career at St. Lawrence University in Potsdam, NY.
In a corresponding roster move, the Sirens have placed forward Jill Saulnier on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) due to an upper-body injury sustained on Dec. 1 against Minnesota.
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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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