Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft on Wednesday in the latest major milestone achievement for the U.S. gold medal-winner and three-time college champion.
Hamilton selects forward Jade Iginla, the daughter of Jarome with the 18th overall selection in this year's PWHL Draft.
The Montreal Victoire rounded out the first round of the 2026 PWHL Draft by taking Finnish forward Petra Nieminen 12th overall. Nieminen won bronze with Finland at the 2018 and 2022 Olympic Games, and racked up 41 points in 53 career games at the IIHF Women's World Championship.
The Ottawa Charge haven taken Wisconsin defenceman Vivian Jungels with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. Jungels, a three-time national champion, posted 75 points in 162 career NCAA games.
The Toronto Sceptres selected Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. Simms put up 26 goals and 33 assists in 31 games with the Badgers in 2025-26, and became the fourth player selected from the defending national champions on Wednesday.
Vegas had the third and fifth overall picks in the 2026 PWHL Draft and selected Team USA forwards Tessa Janecke and Lacey Eden. Sandwiched between them was San Jose's selection of Laila Edwards with the fourth overall pick, making it an all-American Top 5 in the 2026 PWHL Draft.
PWHL expansion Hamilton has made its first-ever draft pick, taking Finnish defenceman Nelli Laitinen out of the University of Minnesota with the sixth overall selection in the 2026 PWHL Draft.
The Seattle Torrent took University of Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy with the second overall selection in the 2026 PWHL Draft. Murphy, 24, finished her NCAA career with 143 goals, 118 assists and 261 points in five seasons.
The Vancouver Goldeneyes selected Wisconsin defenceman Caroline Harvey with the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. Harvey, who won MVP at Milano Cortina 2026, becomes the first blueliner to be taken with the top pick in the draft.
Five U.S. gold medalists headline a list of 23 draft-eligible players who competed at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, including tournament MVP and best defender Caroline Harvey. TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Kenzie Lalonde to break down the top eligible players and where they might fall in the draft order on Wednesday.
Pascal Rhéaume has been named the new head coach of the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres. The 52-year-old native of Quebec City played 318 games in the NHL and most recently served as an assistant coach with the American Hockey League’s Bridgeport Islanders. After being introduced, Rhéaume spoke about the importance of a fun atmosphere off of the ice.
PWHL Hamilton is the league’s tenth team and will be ready to play in the 2026–27 season. General manager Meghan Duggan spoke about the five players that have been sign so far, including Brianne Jenner, Emily Clark and Alina Muller, who also spoke about their excitement at this new chapter.
Sceptres general manager Gina Kingsbury spoke about the challenges that come with the expansion player distribution process, her strategy behind protecting players for the first phase and the departure of head coach Troy Ryan to San Jose's new franchise.
Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin describes the overwhelming show of support at the team's victory parade, and shares what it means to her to have the Walter Cup as an achievement for young girls to grow up dreaming of.
Laura Stacey is overwhelmed by the turnout at the Victoire's championship parade and thanks the fans for making it a day the team will never forget.
Amanda Boulier plays the tuba as part of a bet at the Victoire's championship parade, and discusses her newfound musical talent and what the victory parade means to her.
At the Victoire's championship parade, an emotional Erin Ambrose says she's just trying to take in the moment and calls this "easily one of the top days" of her life.
Abby Roque is blown away by the support from the Victoire faithful at the team's championship parade, and how important it is to give back to the fans.
At the Victoire's championship parade, Lina Ljungblom says she's living her best life right now, and talks about being dubbed the party MVP since the team's victory. Ljungblom also shows off her Walter Cup trophy tattoo.
Nicole Gosling describes the atmosphere at the Victoire's championship parade, and praises the incredible support for the Montreal fans.
The Montreal Victoire captured their first Professional Women’s Hockey League championship and it capped a wild season that saw the team go from last place to first, before being crowned. Relive their dramatic campaign with the help of the single, 'Iconic' by Simple Plan.
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