Munroe’s Impact on the Team
Munroe, 27, stood out among the players on one-year deals with Toronto, primarily due to her consistent physical presence on the ice. She was paired most of the year with Kali Flanagan, forming Troy Ryan’s second defensive pairing behind the national team duo of Renata Fast and Jocelyne Larocque.
Munroe averaged just over 19 minutes per game and accumulated only 12 penalty minutes, despite being known for her physicality. Her 31 hits in 24 regular-season games ranked her sixth overall in the league. Teammates Renata Fast, Blayre Turnbull, and Emma Maltais were among the few who surpassed her in this statistic.
Contract Extension Announcement
The Yarmouth, N.S., native re-signed for two years with the team on Thursday. “Allie plays a reliable physical game that deepens our backend,” said team general manager Gina Kingsbury in a statement. “She exemplifies the values of our organization. We are thrilled to have Allie on our blue line for the next two seasons.”
Munroe expressed her excitement about continuing with Toronto, saying, “I am so excited that I’m coming back to Toronto for two more years. I’m very grateful to continue my career and to be given the chance to play for this incredible organization.”
Munroe’s Background
After graduating from Syracuse, where she was named CHA Best Defender in 2016-17 and 2018-19, Munroe spent a year in the Swedish league before joining the PWHL.
Future Prospects for Toronto
Toronto and the other five teams in the PWHL have an exclusive window until June 21 to offer extensions to players currently under contract. Forward Hannah Miller might be the next player to receive an extension from Toronto. Drafted 74th overall in the 13th round of the inaugural draft, Miller was Toronto’s third-leading goal scorer, behind Natalie Spooner and Sarah Nurse, with seven goals. With Spooner’s return from knee surgery still uncertain, re-signing Miller
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