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O’Neill Eyes Face of PWHL San Jose
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
PWHL San Jose is shaping its identity with a bold roster vision, centered around Kristin O’Neill—their foundational offer player and Olympic silver medalist—seen as the franchise’s future face. GM and Head Coach Troy Ryan, who knows O’Neill from Team Canada, believes her elite defense, leadership, and Bay Area fan appeal make her perfect for the role. With Phase Three of expansion underway, Ryan’s strategy focuses on building a strong goalie, defense, and forward core, already anchored by Corinne Schroeder in net and Sarah Guilday on defense. O’Neill, Schroeder, and Maddi Wheeler all praised Ryan’s inclusive leadership and the team’s mission to inspire young girls in California, where women’s hockey is still growing. Together, they’re not just building a team—they’re building a culture that values every player and aims to elevate the sport in the Bay Area. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45f9c63d3bfc352f