Elm Creek’s Corinne Schroeder is again ready to take to the ice this winter for the PWHL’s New York Sirens.
Before she heads to New York, Schroeder recently participated in Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Team camp, held in Thorold, Ontario, from Sept. 11-16. Schroeder was one of six goaltenders who attended the camp.
“The September camp was great,” said Corrine Schroeder. “It’s always great to get on the ice with the best in the nation and perfect timing as a warmup to our PWHL training camps coming up.”
Earlier this summer, Schroeder was also back in Elm Creek. On Canada Day, the town and the local arena honoured her, and her picture went up in the Elm Creek Skating Rink.
“It was truly special to be recognized by the Elm Creek Skating Rink and have my picture go up on the side of the building. I’m very proud of our small town, and I’m very excited for the artificial ice project so that more kids can have the opportunity to play hockey and learn to skate.”
Schroeder finished her first season in New York with a 7-7-1 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. New York ended in last place in the PWHL standings and missed the playoffs.
“We had an incredible group this season, and I enjoyed getting to know everyone on the team,” said Schroeder. “We often did things as a group outside of the rink, and I believe that helped us bond and build our friendships.”
Despite New York finishing last in the standings this year, Schroeder is confident that her team will have a stronger season when she returns in the fall and is hopeful they can push for the playoffs.
Over the summer, Schroeder signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Sirens, meaning she’ll be tending goal again on the East Coast for at least two more years.
“I’m very excited about my contract extension and look forward to a couple more great years with the team. The season can’t come soon enough. I think we’ve all had a good long offseason, but there’s nothing quite like playing games.”
The PWHL New York team also made headlines this summer when it announced a new logo and that the team will now be called the New York Sirens.
“I think the Sirens name and logo reflect the city well and brings a new level of connection between the team and our fans. I’m designing some new gear for next season that will incorporate the new colours and likely the new logo as well.”
