Forward Brianne Jenner has signed a three-year contract [2] with the PWHL Hamilton expansion team after leaving the Ottawa Charge.
The move marks a significant shift for the 35-year-old [1] veteran, who served as the first captain in the history of the Ottawa Charge franchise [1]. Her departure follows a decision by the Ottawa organization to move in a different direction by omitting her from the team's three-person protection list [2].
Jenner's transition to the Hamilton expansion team comes at a pivotal moment for the league as it grows its footprint in Ontario. The Ottawa Charge's choice to leave the former captain unprotected ended her tenure with the club, opening the door for Hamilton to secure her experience for the next three seasons [2].
As a forward, Jenner brings leadership and tactical maturity to the new Hamilton roster. Her role as a former captain in Ottawa suggests she will be a foundational piece for the expansion side as they build their initial squad. The three-year commitment [2] provides the new franchise with long-term stability at a key position.
While the Ottawa Charge continues to reshape its roster, Jenner's move to Hamilton allows her to remain within the PWHL framework while transitioning to a new city. The shift reflects the volatile nature of professional rosters when protection lists are finalized and teams prioritize youth or different strategic directions.
“Brianne Jenner has signed a three-year contract with the PWHL Hamilton expansion team”
This transaction highlights the impact of protection lists on veteran players in the PWHL. By leaving a franchise captain unprotected, Ottawa has signaled a strategic pivot toward a different roster composition, while Hamilton gains a proven leader to anchor an expansion project.
