The PWHL’s third-ever Entry Draft began airing at 5 pm on YouTube Tuesday night, as the league’s 12 franchises continue building their rosters for the 2026-27 season.
The New York Sirens already made history, selecting Wisconsin defenseman and Team USA standout Caroline Harvey first overall.
Caroline Harvey selected first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes
This year’s draft, held at Detroit’s Fox Theatre, features six rounds and 72 total selections.
A number of familiar names from the college and international ranks are expected to come off the board early, including Wisconsin forwards Laila Edwards and Lacey Eden (Maryland native); Minnesota Duluth defenseman Anna Kjellbin; and Czechia standout Kristýna Kaltounková.
Watch the live stream and keep track with each pick along with us below.
Video: Watch the 2026 PWHL Draft live
First Round
| Pick | PWHL Team | Player | Nationality | College/Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Goldeneyes | Caroline Harvey (D) | USA | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| 2 | Seattle Torrent | Abbey Murphy (F) | USA | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| 3 | PWHL Las Vegas (from Detroit) | Tessa Janecke (F) | USA | Penn State (NCAA) |
| 4 | PWHL San Jose | Laila Edwards (D/F) | USA | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| 5 | PWHL Las Vegas | Lacey Eden (F) | USA | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| 6 | PWHL Hamilton | Nelli Laitinen (D) | Finland | Minnesota (NCAA) |
| 7 | New York Sirens | Emma Peschel (D) | USA | Ohio State (NCAA) |
| 8 | Toronto Sceptres | Kirsten Simms (F) | USA | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| 9 | Minnesota Frost | Sara Swiderski (D) | Canada | Ohio State (NCAA) |
| 10 | Boston Fleet | Grace Dwyer (D) | USA | Cornell (NCAA) |
| 11 | Ottawa Charge | Vivian Jungels (D) | USA | Wisconsin (NCAA) |
| 12 | Montreal Victoire | Petra Nieminen (F) | Findland | Luleå (SDHL) |
Second Round
| Pick | PWHL Team | Player | Nationality | College/Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | PWHL Las Vegas (from Vancouver) | |||
| 14 | Seattle Torrent | |||
| 15 | PWHL Detroit | |||
| 16 | PWHL San Jose | |||
| 17 | Vancouver Goldeneyes (from Las Vegas) | |||
| 18 | PWHL Hamilton | |||
| 19 | New York Sirens | |||
| 20 | Toronto Sceptres | |||
| 21 | Minnesota Frost | |||
| 22 | PWHL Detroit (from Boston) | |||
| 23 | Ottawa Charge | |||
| 24 | Montreal Victoire |
