PWHL Seattle: Keopple & Adzija Signings
PWHL Seattle bolsters its roster by signing Mariah Keopple and lexie Adzija. Keopple, a defender with experience from Montreal, joins on a one-year contract, bringing defensive depth.Forward Lexie Adzija inks a two-year deal, adding to Seattle’s attacking options after playing with Boston. Both players are poised to play crucial roles.news Directory 3 keeps you updated on the latest PWHL moves. Keopple’s versatility and Adzija’s scoring ability will be key assets. Seattle aims to quickly integrate the new talent as they prepare for their inaugural season. Discover what’s next for the expanding PWHL team.
PWHL Seattle Adds Keopple, Adzija to Roster
Updated June 18, 2025
SEATTLE — PWHL Seattle has signed defender Mariah Keopple to a one-year contract and forward Lexie Adzija to a two-year deal, the expansion team announced Tuesday. Both players are expected to play a critically important role for the team.
Keopple, 24, brings experience from two seasons with the Montreal Victoire, where she played in 53 regular-season games, scoring three goals and assisting on four others. Before turning pro, she played four seasons at Princeton University, tallying 12 goals and 40 assists in 126 games. She also served as alternate captain during her senior year.
Adzija,also 24,joins Seattle after playing with the Fleet in Boston last season,acquired via trade from Ottawa. The forward has appeared in 53 PWHL games,accumulating 17 points with eight goals and nine assists. She played her college hockey at Quinnipiac University, where she was co-captain in the 2022-23 season.
“I am so beyond excited to get started with PWHL Seattle in its inaugural season, and I’m so grateful for such an amazing opportunity to bring this astonishing game to Seattle,” Keopple said.
“I’m incredibly excited and grateful to be joining PWHL Seattle and to be part of building something special in a city that was so eager to have us,” Adzija said.
What’s next
With Keopple and Adzija now on board, Seattle continues to build its roster for its inaugural PWHL season, hoping both players will quickly adapt to their new roles and contribute to the team’s success.