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Cara Gardner Morey, former head coach of Princeton Women’s Ice Hockey, has been appointed as the General Manager of PWHL Vancouver. Morey brings a wealth of experience in player development, collegiate coaching (including an ECAC title and Ivy League Championship), and involvement with Hockey Canada’s national programs and the NHL. The PWHL is expanding by two teams, Vancouver and one other city (Seattle), and Morey’s role will focus on building a competitive team ready for the 2025-26 season, starting with a signing window and the Expansion Draft in early June. Morey has coached a variety of top-tier players including olympic gold medalists and PWHL standouts Sarah Fillier and Claire Thompson

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**PWHL Vancouver Taps Cara Gardner Morey as Inaugural General Manager**

**VANCOUVER, BC – May 23, 2025** – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) continues to solidify its footprint, announcing today the appointment of Cara Gardner Morey as the General Manager of its Vancouver expansion team. Morey, who previously spent 14 seasons with Princeton Women’s Ice Hockey, including seven years as Head Coach, brings a championship pedigree and deep experience in player development to the burgeoning league.

“Cara’s extensive experience and proven ability to build winning programs make her the ideal choice to lead PWHL Vancouver,” stated Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “Her track record at Princeton is a testament to her dedication, and we are confident she will build a team that Vancouver will be proud of.”

During her tenure at Princeton, Gardner Morey led the Tigers to their first ECAC tournament title, an Ivy League championship, and multiple NCAA quarterfinal appearances. She also holds the second-highest win record in program history. In addition to her collegiate success, Gardner Morey has worked with Hockey Canada at various levels and served as a development camp coach with the Philadelphia Flyers.

“I am incredibly honored to lead the PWHL team in Vancouver,” said Gardner Morey. “My focus will be to build a team that competes for championships and becomes an integral part of the Vancouver community. I look forward to beginning and working closely with the organization to bring a Walter Cup home to the city of Vancouver.”

Gardner Morey will immediately begin shaping the team’s roster, with PWHL Vancouver granted an exclusive five-day window starting June 4 to sign a maximum of five players from existing teams’ protected lists. The Expansion Draft, presented by Upper Deck, is scheduled for June 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

With Gardner Morey at the helm, PWHL Vancouver looks set to become a significant force in the league as it prepares for its inaugural 2025-26 season.

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