Goldeneyes Place Nurse on LTIR, Sign Schneider to Roster
The Vancouver Goldeneyes have made significant roster changes ahead of the season. They have placed forward Sarah Nurse on long-term injury reserve (LTIR) and signed Malia Schneider to a standard player agreement.
Goldeneyes Place Nurse on LTIR
Sarah Nurse, 30, has been sidelined due to an upper-body injury. This decision follows her participation in just one game this season. Nurse was instrumental for the Goldeneyes, famously scoring the first goal in the franchise’s history during their 4-3 overtime victory against the Seattle Torrent.
Nurse’s Background
- Nurse was among the first players signed by the Goldeneyes.
- She was unprotected during the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft by the Toronto Sceptres.
- Last season with the Sceptres, Nurse tallied six goals and 14 points over 21 games.
Goldeneyes Sign Malia Schneider
In response to Nurse’s injury, the Goldeneyes have signed forward Malia Schneider, 27. Schneider brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Schneider’s Career Highlights
- Played most of last season with SDE Hockey in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League.
- Scored 10 goals and amassed 17 points in 34 games.
- Appeared in two games for the PWHL Ottawa during the inaugural 2024 season.
With these roster adjustments, the Vancouver Goldeneyes aim to maintain competitiveness in the league as the season progresses. The addition of Schneider provides a proactive solution to the setback caused by Nurse’s injury.
