PWHL Vancouver inks Vanisova to 2-year deal

PWHL Vancouver officially signed free-agent forward Tereza Vanisova to a two-year deal Tuesday.

"Tereza is an elite skater with a unique scoring touch and brings a physical presence to the ice every shift," general manager Cara Gardner Morey said in a statement. "We are excited about the energy and feistiness she will bring to the lineup, day in and day out."

Vanisova's 15 goals last season tied with Hilary Knight for the second most in the PWHL, and she paced the Ottawa Charge with 22 points in 30 outings.

It was a breakout campaign for Vanisova, who registered just two goals and 10 assists in 23 games - split between Ottawa and Montreal - in the league's inaugural season.

Vanisova added one goal and four points in eight playoff contests during the Charge's run to the Walter Cup final this spring.

The 29-year-old helped Czechia win bronze at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship.

Vancouver also signed free-agent forward Michela Cava from the Minnesota Frost on Tuesday after adding forward Hannah Miller from the Toronto Sceptres on Monday.