Of course the greatest player in the game would clean up at the PWHL awards.
Montreal Victoire forward Marie-Philip Poulin was crowned Billie Jean King MVP in addition to winning Forward of the Year and being named to the First All-Star team at the PWHL awards in Ottawa.
Poulin also led the league in goals scored last year with 19 and contributed seven assists over 30 regular season games. In four playoff games she also added a goal and an assist.
The awards capped another year of major achievements for Poulin, who was also named the IIHF’s Female Player of the Year earlier this month after taking MVP honours at the 2025 women’s world championship with a tournament-leading 12 points (four goals, eight assists).
The 34-year-old was also a finalist for the award, won by Toronto forward Natalie Spooner, in the inaugural 2024 PWHL season.
Sarah Fillier, the 2024 first-overall draft pick, was named Rookie of the Year after tying the league lead for points, totalling 29 for the Sirens.
Ann-Renée Desbiens was announced as the Goaltender of the Year after securing 15 wins with Montreal, and Renata Fast was awarded Defender of the Year for her contributions on the Sceptres’ blueline.
The Victoire’s coach, Kori Cheverie, was named Coach of the Year.
Hilary Knight, Sophie Jaques, Fillier, Poulin, Fast, and Desbiens were all named to the First Team All-Star Team. While Daryl Watts, Tereza Vanisova, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Claire Thompson, Ella Shelton, and Aerin Frankel were named to the Second Team All-Star Team.
The Victoire’s Laura Stacey took home the Hockey for All award which is given to the player who has the greatest impact on their community throughout the season.
One player from each team was also named as an Intact Impact Award winner for their leadership, integrity, and commitment to their teammates. Jamie Lee Rattray was named from the Fleet along with Nicole Hensley from the Frost, Amanda Boulier from the Victoire, Emmy Fecteau from the Sirens, Rebecca Leslie from the Charge, and Allie Munroe from the Sceptres.
—with files from the Canadian Press
