The Minnesota Frost secured their captain Kendall Coyne Schofield for another two years by signing a new contract on Monday. This decision puts to rest any speculation that the 34-year-old might take a break following her recent Olympic gold medal win with the United States in February.
With Coyne Schofield back on board, the Frost will maintain their veteran leadership core heading into their fourth season, which has been consistent since their back-to-back Walter Cup victories in 2024 and ’25. Alongside Coyne Schofield, alternate captains Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek complete this experienced group.
Expressing excitement for the upcoming seasons, Coyne Schofield stated, “We’re thrilled to be back for the next two seasons and can’t wait to return for Season 4. I’m ready to put in the work to bring the Walter Cup back to Minnesota.”
Hailing from Chicago, Coyne Schofield boasts an impressive resume as a four-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist. She also played a pivotal role in the establishment of the PWHL in the summer of 2023 through negotiation efforts.
In the previous season, Coyne Schofield recorded 12 goals and 23 points in 23 games, despite missing seven games due to an upper-body injury sustained at the Milan-Cortina Games. Her career stats of 63 points (30 goals, 33 assists) in 77 PWHL games rank her third on the league’s all-time list.
Initially one of the Frost’s foundational players, Coyne Schofield’s playing status for the current season was uncertain as she remained unsigned, leaving her vulnerable during the PWHL’s expansion process in June.
With Coyne Schofield’s return, the Frost now have 17 players under contract, including eight members from their previous cup-winning teams. Despite finishing third in the standings last season, the Frost faced elimination in a decisive Game 5 of the semifinal series against eventual champions Montreal.