ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former Minnesota State defender and team captain Charlotte Akervik signed a Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement (SPA) with the Minnesota Frost, announced by the team Sunday (Dec. 22).
 
Akervik, who began the season on the Frost's Reserve Player List, is a 23-year-old hailing from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The graduate of Minnesota State appeared in 153 games over five seasons for the Mavericks, leaving as the career leading scorer as a defender with 57 points (22G, 35A), which also ranked 21st on the all-time Mavericks' scoring list. She has traveled with the Frost to Newark, NJ for this afternoon's game with the New York Sirens.
 
"Having had the opportunity to watch Charlotte skate and practice since training camp and for the last few weeks as a Reserve Player – we know she will slide seamlessly into the lineup this weekend," said Frost General Manager Melissa Caruso. "We are excited to see how her size and grit will contribute to our defense and expect that she will show up ready to compete right away."
 
The signing corresponds with the Frost placing defender Sophie Jaques on long term injured reserve (LTIR) as a result of an upper body injury suffered on Dec. 19 against Ottawa.
 
The Minnesota Frost is one of six teams in the newly launched Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL began its inaugural season in January 2024 and features the best women's hockey players in the world. The PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide record for a women's hockey game.