The Hockey News

Jill Saulnier Adjusts Wicked Fast To Her New City

vani hanamirian

Mon, Feb 17, 2026, 1:50 p.m. PST·2 min read

Jill Saulnier was traded to the Boston Fleet on January 21st from the New York Sirens in exchange for Taylor Girard.

Saulnier had the game of her career Sunday afternoon, scoring one goal and one assist.

The Fleet dominated the Minnesota Frost in the second and third period, securing a four-to-two win.

Two players specifically had a strong connection that contributed to the team’s success; Susanna Tapani and Jill Saulnier.

The pair was electric all afternoon, recording a total of four points between the two of them. Each left the game with one goal and one assist.

The sequence of teamwork began In the second period, when a pass from Tapani to Saulnier put the Fleet on the board. Saulnier recorded her first goal of season with the Fleet, and she repaid Tapani later in the third period when Susanna Tapani beautifully places the puck over Rooney's shoulder in what could be a highlight goal.

Saulnier complimented Tapani and said, “her patience is just something I've never seen before. Just for her to receive that puck and put that exactly where she wanted it.”

The dynamic pair got into a groove on Sunday, as Tapani had Saulnier’s assist and Saulnier had Tapani’s assist.

“She's a wonderful player. I've really enjoyed playing with her. I think we're kind of get rolling here. We've got some chemistry. It's been fun to be together, and I'm excited for the next” said Saulnier.

Jill Saulnier has been with the team for just under a month. She adjusted quickly to the team, playing a game with them just one day after she was traded.

As for her time on the Fleet she said, “it's been amazing. I don’t think I’ve stop smiling honestly since I got here. I said to the girls and the staff, I just I felt at home since I've put down here.”

Not only did Saulnier have a two-point night, she also had a fantastic game defensively.

Saulnier threw her body in front of two of the Frost's power play shots to help Peslarová keep the puck out of the net in her PWHL debut.

“I think that just shows tonight with the chemistry that everybody has together, just the heart that was a good team win with a bunch of heart, and those are the best ones to go on the road with” Saulnier said.

Saulnier played 17 minutes and 28 seconds in Sundays win. She recorded one goal, one assist, three shots, and one hit. Her strong performance helped the team come back and beat Minnesota four-to-two.

Head Coach Courney Kessel agreed, “[I’m] just really happy with the response that we had after the first period.”

The Fleet play again Monday at 4 pm in New York.