Overview
- The Victoire announced the one-year signing of Michelle Karvinen on Thursday, July 23, 2026, confirming she will join Montreal’s roster for the 2026–27 campaign.
- Karvinen became an unrestricted free agent after the Vancouver Goldeneyes declined to tender a qualifying offer following her rookie PWHL season.
- Her PWHL rookie numbers were modest — three goals and six assists in 30 games with a minus-9 rating — but Montreal values her as a multi‑role scoring depth forward.
- With the signing Montreal now has 18 players under contract and general manager Daniele Sauvageau can add one more player before training camp opens.
- Karvinen brings a long international and European record, including top Finnish scoring marks at IIHF women’s worlds and multiple SDHL titles, and had been reported to be weighing retirement or a return to Europe before signing.