Just eight days after Minnesota won the PWHL’s first-ever Walter Cup championship, general manager Natalie Darwitz is reportedly departing the organization.
According to a report by The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Hailey Salvian on Thursday night, Darwitz was told earlier this week that she would not be back as GM next season and was instead offered alternative options within the league.
Minnesota is set to host the 2024 Draft on June 10 and first-ever PWHL Awards on June 11. Per Russo and Salvian, Darwitz is not expected to be at the draft table for Minnesota on Monday night.
Darwitz was hired back in September 2023 to lead Minnesota and has a successful playing background that includes two NCAA championships with the University of Minnesota and three Olympic medals with Team USA.
The PWHL has not confirmed the news of Darwitz’s departure.
