PWHL Toronto re-signs Allie Munroe to two-year contract

PWHL Toronto announced their first extension of the offseason Thursday, re-signing defender Allie Munroe to a two-year deal through the 2025-26 season.

The 27-year-old Munroe scored a goal and five assists for six points during the regular season, appearing in all 24 of Toronto’s games. The Yarmouth, N.S., native also had an assist in Toronto’s five-game series with PWHL Minnesota in the playoffs. She averaged 21:43 of ice time through the post-season.

“I am so excited that I’m coming back to Toronto for two more years! I’m very grateful to continue my career and to be given the chance to play for this incredible organization,” Munroe said in a team statement. “I am looking forward to continuing to play in front of the best fans in the PWHL and to have the opportunity to compete for the Walter Cup!”

Toronto Manager General Manager Gina Kingsbury says Munroe plays a physical game that adds to the team’s backend.

“She exemplifies the values of our organization. We are thrilled to have Allie on our blue line for the next two seasons,” Kingsbury added.

Including Munroe, Toronto has 12 players returning next season, including Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse, Blayre Turnbull, Renata Fast, Jocelyne Larocque and Kristen Campbell.

Toronto finished 17-7-0 in the PWHL’s inaugural season, finishing as the league’s top-ranked team. However, they lost their first-round series to Minnesota, who eventually defeated PWHL Boston in five games to become the first PWHL Walter Cup champions.

PWHL teams have a window until June 21 to offer extensions to players under contract. After June 21, players become free agents and can negotiate with other teams around the league for a new contract.