Coyne Schofield returns for 4th season in Minnesota after signing 2-year contract with Frost

Minnesota-based PWHL team Frost has retained captain Kendall Coyne Schofield for their fourth consecutive season, following a two-year contract extension on Monday. The 34-year-old's return ends speculation about her potentially taking a year off after leading the U.S. to an Olympic gold medal in February.

Signing Coyne Schofield ensures the Frost maintain their veteran leadership core intact since winning the PWHL's inaugural Walter Cup championships in 2024 and 2025. The team also includes alternate captains Lee Stecklein and Kelly Pannek.

Coyne Schofield, a four-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist, said she is eager to continue her success in Season 4 and bring the Walter Cup back to Minnesota. She finished last season with 12 goals and 23 points in 23 games, missing seven due to an injury sustained at the Milan-Cortina Games. Her 63 points in 77 PWHL games rank third all-time in league history.

The Frost secured 17 players under contract, including eight from their two-time cup championship teams. Last season, the team finished third in the standings and were eliminated in a decisive Game 5 of their semifinal series against eventual champion Montreal.