New York Sirens open the season Nov. 22 against the Ottawa Charge at TD Place
NEW YORK (November 20, 2025) – The New York Sirens today announced its official roster ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. The 23-player active roster features 13 forwards, seven defenders and three goaltenders to open the season. The team’s 25 total players include 13 returning members from the 2024-25 season alongside 12 new players.
“This is us. We belong here,” said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust. “Our story is one made up of ambitions, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. The additions to the team bring together youth, leadership, intelligence, speed, poise, and tenacity, adding new talents and energy every day to become better, individually and collectively. On New York’s stage, the energy of our fans powers our play, and we can’t wait to compete in front of them again. New York Sirens. Our team. No one else.”
Following Training Camp, the Sirens signed a trio of picks from the 2025 PWHL Draft, including forwards Anna Bargman (5th round) and Maddi Wheeler (4th round), as well as goaltender Kaley Doyle (6th round) to one-year Standard Player Agreements. The team also signed defenders Olivia Knowles and Nicole Vallario to Reserve Player contracts, with Vallario immediately activated in place of defender Dayle Ross who will begin the season on long-term injured reserve (LTIR).
Prior to the season, the Sirens also added two new members to their hockey operations staff: Vanessa Kezwer, who joins as Assistant Video Coach, and Natalie Gallamore, who comes onboard as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
The Sirens will open the 2025-26 regular season on Saturday against the Ottawa Charge at TD Place. The team’s home opener is scheduled for Nov. 29 against the Vancouver Goldeneyes at 12 p.m. ET at Prudential Center.
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2025-26 New York Sirens Roster:
*Denotes returning players
^Denotes Reserve Player activation
Forwards (13):
Anna Bargman
Anne Cherkowski
Emmy Fecteau *
Sarah Fillier *
Taylor Girard *
Elle Hartje *
Kristýna Kaltounková
Paetyn Levis *
Savannah Norcross
Casey O’Brien
Kristin O’Neill
Kayla Vespa *
Maddi Wheeler
Defenders (7):
Lauren Bernard *
Jaime Bourbonnais *
Maja Nylén Persson *
Jincy Roese
Allyson Simpson *
Nicole Vallario ^
Micah Zandee-Hart *
Goaltenders (3):
Kaley Doyle
Kayle Osborne *
Callie Shanahan
LTIR (1):
Dayle Ross
Reserves (1):
Olivia Knowles *
Staff:
General Manager Pascal Daoust
Head Coach Greg Fargo
Assistant Coach Josh Sciba
Assistant Coach Valerie Bois
Goaltending / Video Coach Gordon Woodhall
Assistant Video Coach Vanessa Kezwer
Head Athletic Trainer Noemie Chartier-Lefrancois
Assistant Athletic Trainer Hailey Rock
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Natalie Gallamore
Mental Performance Coach Amanda Fazio
Team Nutritionist Adena Neglia
ABOUT NEW YORK SIRENS
The New York Sirens is one of eight 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.