Emerance Maschmeyer Placed on LTIR, Ottawa Charge Sign Lucy Morgan
Maschmeyer hits LTIR, leaving the Charge to adapt in net.
The Ottawa Charge have taken a significant blow to their roster as goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) following an injury sustained in Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Frost. The team has responded by signing rookie netminder Lucy Morgan to a Standard Player Agreement (SPA) to bolster their goaltending depth.
Maschmeyer’s Injury Comes After Milestone Moment
Maschmeyer, a key piece of Ottawa’s success this season, had just reached a career milestone of 1,000 regular-season saves when she suffered a lower-body injury during the third period. The incident occurred on the first goal conceded to Minnesota, prompting immediate concern from the team and fans alike. Further medical evaluations are necessary to determine the extent of the injury, but the Charge remain hopeful for her return before the end of the season.
Charge General Manager Mike Hirshfeld addressed the situation, stating:
Charge fans: Many of you have kindly reached out to inquire about Masch. Unfortunately, we are going to have to place her on LTIR but we are cautiously optimistic we will see her back on the ice before the end of the season.
— Mike Hirshfeld (@gmottawa) March 14, 2025
Gwen and Logan are going to be great! See you tomorrow
Maschmeyer has been one of the top goaltenders in the league this season, playing nearly 1,000 minutes across 18 games while ranking second in total saves (453) and tied for fourth in save percentage (.913). Her presence in net has been crucial for Ottawa staying within the playoff race, and her absence leaves a significant gap.
Charge Sign Lucy Morgan to Fill the Void
In response to Maschmeyer’s injury, the Charge have signed 23-year-old goaltender Lucy Morgan, who has spent most of this season on the Minnesota Frost’s Reserve Player list. Morgan made her only PWHL start on January 4 against the New York Sirens, stopping 29 shots in a tough 5-0 loss. Despite limited professional experience, she has an impressive collegiate resume.
Morgan played her final NCAA season at the University of Minnesota, where she posted a stellar 15-3 record with a 1.65 goals-against average (GAA), a .931 save percentage (SV%), and three shutouts. Prior to that, she spent four seasons at St. Lawrence University, where she accumulated 110 games played and maintained a strong 1.99 GAA with a .928 SV%.
What’s Next for the Charge?
With Maschmeyer sidelined, the Charge will now rely on their remaining goaltending tandem of Gwyneth Philips and Logan Angers, along with Morgan as added depth. Philips has been reliable as a backup, but filling the void left by Maschmeyer’s absence will be a challenge.
The Charge’s next test comes this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET, when they host the Boston Fleet at TD Place. With Maschmeyer out of the lineup, all eyes will be on the new goaltending rotation to see how they respond to the adversity.
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