Emma Maltais confirmed a two-year contract with the Montreal Victoire of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on June 23, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec. The signing adds the forward to the roster of the league’s defending champions.
The agreement marks Maltais’s first commitment to the Victoire after three seasons with the Sceptres. During her tenure with the Sceptres, she developed a reputation as a consistent contributor, a background that the Victoire hope will bolster their line‑up as they seek to defend their title.
Montreal Victoire officials announced the deal as part of the team’s off‑season roster moves. The two‑year term aligns with the club’s strategy to maintain a core of experienced players while integrating talent from across the league. The Victoire, who captured the PWHL championship last season, are expected to rely on Maltais’s experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The signing was completed in Montreal, the city that hosts the Victoire’s home arena and serves as a central hub for professional women’s hockey in Quebec. The transaction follows standard league procedures for player contracts and does not involve any trade or draft component.
With the addition of Maltais, the Victoire’s roster now includes players who have competed at high levels in the league for multiple seasons. The team’s management indicated that the forward’s familiarity with league play and her previous three‑season stint with the Sceptres will be valuable as the Victoire aim to repeat their championship success.
The two‑year contract runs through the 2027 season, giving both player and club a clear timeframe for collaboration. As the PWHL approaches its next season, the signing of Emma Maltais underscores the Victoire’s commitment to retaining top talent and strengthening their championship aspirations.