Whitecaps top scorer Jonna Curtis re-signs with Premier Hockey Federation team

The Whitecaps re-signed forward Jonna Curtis, their leader in points this season, to a one-year contract for the 2022-23 campaign. Curtis, a former Elk River High School and New Hampshire standout, had nine goals and 15 assists in 20 games for the Whitecaps in 2021-22, plus three assists in the playoffs.

She is a three-time all-star in the Premier Hockey Federation.

The PHF granted free agency to all current and incoming players, and the Whitecaps have signed five players so far. The others are forwards Ashleigh Brykaliuk and Sydney Brodt, and defensemen Sidney Morin and Sydney Baldwin.

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