F Alex Carpenter signs with expansion Seattle

PWHL Seattle signed forward Alex Carpenter to a one-year contract on Friday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Carpenter, a silver medalist with the United States Olympic team in both 2014 and 2022.

Carpenter, 31, recorded 43 points (19 goals, 24 assists) -- including 18 (five goals, 13 assists) on the power play -- in 50 games while playing the last two seasons with the New York Sirens.

"Alex is a true competitor who brings intensity every time she steps on the ice," Seattle general manager Meghan Turner said. "She's an elite two-way player who has proven to be one of the best in the world for years, and she has the ability to take over a game at both ends of the ice. She's hungry to win and brings the kind of drive that sets the tone for a team. We're excited to have her join us as we build the foundation of our team."

Carpenter is the fourth player to sign with PWHL Seattle ahead of its inaugural season, joining forwards Hilary Knight and Danielle Serdachny and defender Cayla Barnes.

"I am very excited for the opportunity to be a part of PWHL Seattle in its inaugural season," Carpenter said. "Joining Seattle, a city known for its passionate sports fans, is something I'm truly looking forward to. I'm eager to build something special and bring a championship to Seattle."

The Seattle franchise will play at Climate Pledge Arena, the home of the NHL's Kraken.