Nova Scotia’s Mae Batherson signed a two-year contract extension with the PWHL’s Minnesota Frost on Monday. Photo by PWHLArticle contentMae Batherson’s hockey career continues to trend straight upwards.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 24-year-old from New Minas signed a two-year contract extension with the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Monday, just one month after winning a league championship as a rookie. Batherson and the Frost claimed the title with a 2-1 overtime win over the Ottawa Charge that clinched a 3-1 win in the best-of-five final series.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“I’m so pumped to be back in the State of Hockey and playing in front of the best fans in the league,” Batherson said in a news release. “I’m looking forward to continuing with the Frost organization and working towards another Walter Cup.”Article contentBatherson launched her pro career last season after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 PWHL draft. She produced three assists in 25 regular season games and posted a plus-13 rating.Article content“Mae integrated easily onto our blueline during her rookie season,” Minnesota general manager Melissa Caruso said in a news release. “She is quick and agile on the ice, yet maintains poise under pressure in the D-zone. She has proven herself to be a valuable member of our team and we look forward to watching her role evolve over the next two seasons.”Article contentBatherson spent two years in the hockey program at King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor before leaving home to pursue NCAA Division 1 opportunities. She played four seasons for Syracuse University, where she finished as an assistant captain and compiled 61 points in 122 games.Article contentShe transferred to St. Lawrence University for her fifth year and set a career high with 37 points in 39 games. The total set a new school record for a defender and placed her on the Eastern College Athletic Conference first all-star team.Article content Nova Scotia siblings Mae and Drake Batherson take part in a ceremonial face-off with Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher, right, prior to an NHL game in Ottawa last season. Photo by Ottawa SenatorsArticle contentBatherson’s older brother Drake is a winger with the Ottawa Senators. He just completed his seventh season with the team and had a career best 68 points last season. He now has 293 points in 391 career NHL games.Article content
Nova Scotia’s Mae Batherson signs two-year contract with PWHL’s Minnesota Frost
