Inside Ottawa Charge’s Bold Playbook: How They Defied the Odds to Build a PWHL Powerhouse in an Unlikely Market
In reality, that inaugural trade deadline was the start of a series of aggressive, smart and crafty roster moves over the last 14 months — including a blockbuster trade, savvy draft selections and efficient free agency signings — that have put the Charge on the doorstep of a league title.
It’s a method of roster building that has been out of necessity for Hirshfeld: Unlike most of the other original six franchises in the PWHL, the Ottawa market hasn’t historically been a hotbed for women’s hockey, and hasn’t exactly been a destination for top free agents. Case in point: Ottawa drafted Daryl Watts in the sixth round of the inaugural PWHL Draft. She led the team in goals in 2024 and signed with Toronto (her hometown team) in the offseason.
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