Injuries Impacting Premier Women’s Hockey League
In a significant setback for the Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), three prominent Olympians—Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, and Erin Ambrose—have been placed on long-term injured reserve by their respective teams following injuries incurred during the recent Milan Cortina Games.
Hilary Knight’s Injury
Hilary Knight, the seasoned U.S. team captain and a five-time Olympian, is facing an indefinite absence from the Seattle Torrent due to a lower-body injury sustained in Italy, as reported by the club on Friday. During her Olympic campaign, Knight contributed three goals and three assists, including a pivotal goal in the thrilling 2-1 overtime triumph over Canada in the final match. Thus far, she has accumulated three goals and seven assists in the current PWHL season.
“We are eager for Hilary’s return and are committed to ensuring the team is well-positioned for the playoffs,”
Meghan Turner, Torrent general manager.
Kendall Coyne Schofield’s Status
On the same day, the Minnesota Frost announced that captain Kendall Coyne Schofield has also been placed on long-term injured reserve, effective retroactively to February 19, following an upper-body injury. Coyne Schofield made her mark at the Olympics with three goals for her country.
“We have a robust medical support system to aid Kendall’s recovery,”
Melissa Caruso, Frost’s general manager.
Erin Ambrose’s Injury
Additionally, the Montreal Victoire revealed that fellow Olympian Erin Ambrose will join her peers on long-term injured reserve, also retroactive to February 19, due to a lower-body injury incurred during the gold medal game with Canada. Ambrose managed to record two assists throughout the Olympic tournament.
Meanwhile, Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin, who also participated in Italy, is currently listed as day-to-day with an injury related to the Olympics. Victoire general manager Daniele Sauvageau remains optimistic about the return of their Olympians, stating confidence in their prompt recovery and return to the ice.
