Allyson Simpson

Allyson Simpson (born December 20, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defender for PWHL Hamilton of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She previously played for the New York Sirens of the PWHL. She played college ice hockey at Colgate.

Early life Simpson was born to James and Amy Simpson in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Frisco, Texas. She also played ultimate frisbee, golf and lacrosse. As a senior in 2019, she recorded eight goals and 29 assists in 43 games. She helped the Sabres win a national championship in 2015, 2016, and 2018.

Playing career College Simpson began her collegiate career for Colgate during the 2019–20 season, where she recorded seven goals and five assists in 38 games. During the 2020–21 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded one goal and seven assists in 23 games. During the 2021–22 season, in her junior year, she recorded eight goals and 12 assists in 33 games. During the 2022–23 season, in her senior year, she recorded five goals and 27 assists in 40 games. She recorded seven assists and ten blocked shots in seven games to begin the season, and was subsequently named ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week for consecutive weeks in October 2022. Following the season she was named to the All-ECAC Hockey third team. During the 2023–24 season, in her fifth year, she recorded nine goals and 25 assists in 40 games.

Professional On June 10, 2024, Simpson was drafted in the third round, 16th overall, by PWHL New York in the 2024 PWHL Draft. Following pre-season mini camp, she signed a one-year contract with the New York Sirens. During the 2024–25 season, she recorded one goal and four assists in 30 games. On July 9, 2025, she signed a two-year contract extension with the Sirens. During the 2025–26 season, she recorded three goals and two assists in 30 games.

During the league's expansion to 12 teams ahead of the 2026–27 season, she signed a two-year contract with PWHL Hamilton on June 14, 2026.

International play Simpson represented the United States at the 2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she was scoreless in five games and won a gold medal. She again competed at the 2018 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship where she recorded one goal and one assist in five games and won a gold medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2019–20 Colgate University ECAC 38 7 5 12 28 — — — — — 2020–21 Colgate University ECAC 23 1 8 9 16 — — — — — 2021–22 Colgate University ECAC 33 8 12 20 24 — — — — — 2022–23 Colgate University ECAC 40 5 27 32 27 — — — — — 2023–24 Colgate University ECAC 40 9 25 34 32 — — — — — 2024–25 New York Sirens PWHL 30 1 4 5 12 — — — — — 2025–26 New York Sirens PWHL 30 3 2 5 16 — — — — —PWHL totals 60 4 6 10 28 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 United States U18 5 0 0 0 6 2018 United States U18 5 1 1 2 0Junior totals 10 1 1 2 6