PWHL New York Signs Maja Nylén Persson To A Three-Year Deal

PWHL New York today signed defender Maja Nylén Persson to a three-year contract. The Swedish defender is the back-to-back-to-back SDHL defender of the year and is a longtime stalwart of Sweden's national team.

“I am happy to officially welcome Maja to New York for the next three seasons,” said PWHL New York General Manager Pascal Daoust. “New York fans will surely appreciate her great efficiency playing both without and with the puck. The maturity and calmness of her game will make our defensive unit even better. Having been a captain at a very young age, she will add a lot of leadership with her experience on the international stage, both at World Championships and the Olympics.”

Nylén Persson was selected in the second round, 10th overall by New York in the 2024 PWHL Draft. A native of Avesta, Sweden, Nylén Persson has spent eight years competing in the SDHL and has been voted as the league’s Defender of the Year each of the last three seasons. As Brynäs’ captain in 2023-24, she scored 11 goals and 38 points in 36 games to lead the league in scoring at her position. The two-time Olympian has also represented her country at five IIHF Women’s World Championships and was named as a Top 3 player for Sweden at the most recent tournament in Utica, NY.

“I’m super excited and happy to become a part of this organization and join their journey forward,” says Nylén Persson. “I can’t wait to meet all the amazing fans and play for the city of New York!”

Per the Players Association, salary terms of contracts will not be disclosed.