By Canadian Press

Poulin, Fillier, Knight named finalists for PWHL forward of the year award

May 13, 2025 | 10:43 AM

TORONTO — Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire, Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens and Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet are the finalists for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s forward of the year award.

Poulin, the Victoire’s captain, is a finalist for the second straight season.

The 34-year-old from Beauceville, Que., led the PWHL with 19 goals, including six game-winners, and finished fourth in scoring with 26 points in 30 games.

Fillier made an immediate impact with the Sirens after being selected first overall in the 2024 PWHL draft, tying Knight for the scoring lead with 29 points in 30 games.

The 24-year-old from Georgetown, Ont., became the first player in PWHL history to score in five consecutive games from Feb. 23 to March 16.

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Knight showed the largest offensive improvement from the PWHL’s inaugural season after totalling 11 points last year.

The Fleet captain’s 15 goals included four on the power play.

Winners of all PWHL awards will be announced on June 25 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ottawa.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2025.

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