Mellissa Channell Watkins salary
Mellissa Channell Watkins is paid $58,000 by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in 2025-26, the joint 69th highest of the 194 in the PWHL. That is close to the league average of $57,206, and 4.4% of the Vancouver Goldeneyes payroll of $1,327,908. Among the 61 defenders in the league, Mellissa Channell Watkins is paid the joint 25th most.
Mellissa Channell Watkins and the Vancouver Goldeneyes
Every player on the Vancouver Goldeneyes in 2025-26, highest paid first
| # | PLAYER | POSITION | SALARY | LEAGUE RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerance Maschmeyer | Goaltender | $90,000$90k | 19 |
| 1 | Tereza Vanišová | Forward | $90,000$90k | 19 |
| 3 | Hannah Miller | Forward | $86,000$86k | 29 |
| 4 | Sarah Nurse | Forward | $85,000$85k | 30 |
| 4 | Sophie Jaques | Defence | $85,000$85k | 30 |
| 6 | Ashton Bell | Defence | $84,872$85k | 32 |
| 7 | Claire Thompson | Defence | $82,500$83k | 40 |
| 8 | Kristen Campbell | Goaltender | $69,872$70k | 52 |
| 9 | Mellissa Channell Watkins | Defence | $58,000$58k | 69 |
| 10 | Michelle Karvinen | Forward | $52,000$52k | 84 |
| 11 | Jennifer Gardiner | Forward | $50,000$50k | 91 |
| 12 | Abigail Boreen | Forward | $47,000$47k | 101 |
| 13 | Anna Segedi | Forward | $45,000$45k | 105 |
| 14 | Anna Shokhina | Forward | $43,500$44k | 116 |
| 15 | Anna Meixner | Forward | $43,000$43k | 118 |
| 16 | Gabby Rosenthal | Forward | $42,000$42k | 122 |
| 17 | Nina Jobst-Smith | Defence | $41,500$42k | 126 |
| 18 | Izzy Daniel | Forward | $41,271$41k | 128 |
| 19 | Mannon McMahon | Forward | $40,000$40k | 134 |
| 19 | Sydney Bard | Defence | $40,000$40k | 134 |
| 21 | Katie Chan | Forward | $37,131$37k | 178 |
| 21 | Kimberly Newell | Goaltender | $37,131$37k | 178 |
| 21 | Madison Samoskevich | Defence | $37,131$37k | 178 |
The Vancouver Goldeneyes by salary
The players paid either side of Mellissa Channell Watkins
The 25 players paid closest to Mellissa Channell Watkins in 2025-26, of 194 in the league
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mellissa Channell Watkins earn?
$58,000 in 2025-26, a base salary from the Vancouver Goldeneyes. It is the joint 69th highest of the 194 salaries in the PWHL.
Is Mellissa Channell Watkins the highest paid player on the Vancouver Goldeneyes?
No. Emerance Maschmeyer is, on $90,000. Mellissa Channell Watkins is 9th of the 23 on the team.
How does Mellissa Channell Watkins's salary compare with the PWHL average?
The average across the league is $57,206 and the median is $49,000, so $58,000 is 1.0 times the average.
Who is the highest paid player in the PWHL?
Emily Clark of the Ottawa Charge, on $126,090 in 2025-26.
Where to next
The whole Vancouver Goldeneyes payroll, and every player in the league on the PWHL salaries 2025-26 page. Everything else we hold on ice hockey is on the ice hockey page.