The New York Sirens signed forward Clair DeGeorge to a Standard Player Agreement (SPA), defender Nicole Vallario to a 10-day contract, and placed forward Taylor Girard on long-term injured reserve with a season-ending lower-body injury.
DeGeorge, 26, was initially reported to be acquired through trade for future considerations, but was instead released by the Toronto Sceptres before signing her SPA with the Sirens. She dressed for 17 games with the Sceptres in 2025-26, primarily as the team’s extra forward, and played a season-high 9:46 in her previous contest. The Sirens will be DeGeorge’s fourth PWHL team, having won a Walter Cup with Minnesota in the league’s inaugural season, and spending last season with Montréal.
In addition to being the league’s sole Alaskan, DeGeorge is the only Bemidji State University alum to see PWHL action, and served as the Beavers’ captain in the 2020-21 season. She won the 2021-22 NCAA championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes in her grad season, along with new Sirens teammates Paetyn Levis and Lauren Bernard.
“[Clair] already has strong connections within our locker room, and everything we’ve heard confirms that her personality and values align perfectly with our culture. Her experience and the impact she’s had on winning over the past few seasons make her a key addition as we continue our pursuit of excellence,” said general manager Pascal Daoust. “She brings a high level of intensity and a strong commitment to playing her role within the team structure, and she’s the type of teammate who elevates everyone around her.”
This will be Vallario’s second stint with the Sirens this season, and first after securing a bronze medal with Switzerland at the 2026 Olympics. In addition to scoring a goal in her PWHL debut, Vallario recorded five blocks and a hit in her two games. Girard, meanwhile, finishes her campaign with career highs in goals and points (7-1-8), shots (37), and penalty minutes (34), despite playing just 17 games.
“Taylor’s absence is obviously a situation we would have greatly preferred to avoid, as she has made meaningful contributions across all areas since joining our team,” Daoust said. “Her leadership, both through her presence and her personality, will continue to be an invaluable asset to our group as we keep developing and pushing toward our goals.”
New York plays the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Pacific Coliseum tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Pacific.