PWHL Montreal signs Boulier, Keopple and Chuli to contract extensions

MONTRÉAL — The Montreal Professional Women’s Hockey team signed defensemen Amanda Boulier and Mariah Keopple and goaltender Elaine Chuli to contract extensions on Monday.

Boulier was given a two-year contract, while Keopple and Chuli were each given one-year extensions.

Boulier, 31, joined Montreal via trade from Ottawa on March 18. She recorded three assists in six games with the new team before playing in three playoff games.

Keopple secured a spot on Montreal’s roster and played in all 24 regular season games after being drafted in the PWHL. The 23-year-old had three assists.

Chuli posted wins in six of her eight starts last season. The 30-year-old’s 1.61 goals-against average and .949 save percentage led the PWHL.

PWHL teams have an exclusive negotiation window with former players under contract with the team until June 21. As stipulated by the Players Association, the salary terms in these agreements will not be disclosed.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 17, 2024.

The Canadian Press