Paetyn Levis’ Extension Signals Bigger Role Ahead in New York
Written by Izabela Gage
NEW YORK – From the league’s inaugural season to the team’s latest chapter, Paetyn Levis has played for the New York Sirens, earning a reputation as one of the organization’s most consistent forwards. Now, with a contract extension keeping her in New York for another two years, she has another opportunity to help shape where the organization goes next.
The Sirens announced Sept. 2 that Levis had signed an extension through the 2027-28 PWHL season. She is one of three players remaining who have been with the team since its inaugural season, and the 26-year-old has missed only one game in three seasons with New York.
Her consistency has become a defining part of her time with the Sirens. Selected in the 10th round of the inaugural PWHL Draft, Levis has appeared in 83 games since the league began, holding the franchise record for most career games played and recording 21 points.
In an interview with the Base Hockey Academy, Levis discussed what has contributed to her success.
“I think how I’ve gotten to where I’ve gotten today is I’ve loved every step of the journey. Some of it gets really hard. But knowing what’s right for your body, when to push hard and when to not, and balancing that all with your mental health and refocusing on yourself is when everything aligns. That’s when you’re at your best,” Levis said.
Last season, she reached double-digit points for the first time in her PWHL career, setting career highs in goals, assists and points. She finished the 2025-26 season with five goals and five assists for 10 points in 30 games, showcasing her growth.
She has been particularly successful against the Minnesota Frost, recording four goals and two assists against them, including her second multi-point performance with a goal and an assist during the 2025-26 season.
Her role could become even more important this season as the Sirens enter the 2026-27 campaign with a young team and several players capable of taking on larger offensive roles. The new contract represents a commitment from the Sirens, but it also gives Levis an opportunity to continue providing the consistency and reliability that have made her valuable to the organization.
The PWHL welcomed two expansion teams in 2025-26 and drew more than 1.1 million fans during the regular season, a 28% increase from the previous year. New York also played in front of a record-breaking attendance for a professional women’s hockey game of 18,006 fans at Madison Square Garden in April.
Levis discussed her hopes for the future of the league later in the interview with the Base Hockey Academy.
“I want to leave behind the game of hockey better than what it was when I was growing up. I think all the girls deserve to have the opportunity to play in the PWHL,” Levis said.
As more fans become invested in the league, players like Levis have the opportunity to become familiar faces for those following the Sirens from season to season.
She has already established herself as one of the program’s most dependable players. Now, with the Sirens choosing to keep her on their offensive line through 2027-28, the challenge is turning that consistency into an even larger impact as New York looks to take its next step.
The extension keeps Levis in teal. What comes next will determine how she can become an even greater force for the Sirens’ future.
