OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have some tough decisions ahead, and general manager Mike Hirshfeld is prepared to make them.
The team gathered Tuesday the first day of training camp in preparation for the Professional Women’s Hockey League's second season.
“It’s going to be really tough, but that’s what we wanted to create,” Hirshfeld said. “We wanted to have tough decisions, and there’s going to be some players who are disappointed and I’m fully prepared for that and to be the one who breaks the news, but that’s a good situation.” Maschmeyer, who became a new mom with partner Genevieve Lacasse over the summer with the birth of her son, Beckham, understands the need for additional depth, but thrives on competition.
Ottawa is confident that the arrival of Finland’s Ronja Savolainen — known for her physical, relentless play — alongside third-round draft pick Stephanie Markowski will bring toughness and depth to its defensive lineup. The final piece was to add some grit and size to the Charge’s lineup — an area Hirshfeld said was lacking last season.
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