The next generation of PWHL talent has arrived, as the expanding pro hockey league continues its whirlwind offseason with tonight’s six-round entry draft.
Vancouver holds the No. 1 pick, followed by Seattle at No. 2, and newcomers Las Vegas at No. 3, San Jose at No. 4, and Las Vegas again at No. 5.
Expansion side Las Vegas’s first-round dominance comes via foundational signing Hilary Knight’s high-profile trade, as the Team USA captain heads to Detroit in exchange for another top draft pick.
Pulling from both the college and international game, a roster of 2026 Olympians headline this year’s star-studded draft class.
US gold medalists Laila Edwards (Wisconsin), Caroline Harvey (Wisconsin), Abbey Murphy (Minnesota), Kirsten Simms (Wisconsin), and Tessa Janecke (Penn State) are up for grabs, with Harvey projected to go No. 1.
International standouts share the bill, including Switzerland’s Andrea Brandli, Finland’s Petra Nieminen, and Italy’s Laura Fortino. (See mock draft)
Where to Watch Tonight's 2026 PWHL Draft
The 2026 PWHL Draft starts tonight at 5 PM ET, live on YouTube.
