
Sena Catterall Trades Baseball for Pro Hockey in PWHL Detroit
Selected by PWHL Detroit after a stellar career in Canadian baseball, Sena Catterall is shifting her focus to professional hockey, eyeing a strong impact in the upcoming season.
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Selected by PWHL Detroit after a stellar career in Canadian baseball, Sena Catterall is shifting her focus to professional hockey, eyeing a strong impact in the upcoming season.

From August 10‑13, PWHL Detroit will host its first-ever girls hockey camp at Centre ICE Arena, offering professional instruction for players aged 8‑19 under head coach Josh Sciba and former PWHL roster members Casey Borgiel and Taylor Girard.

Detroit’s Premier Women’s Hockey League team is set to host its inaugural girls hockey camp in Traverse City, Michigan, offering a week of skill development for players aged 8 to 19 under the guidance of head coach Josh Sciba and assistants Casey Borgiel and Taylor Girard.

The Detroit Red Wings are infusing physicality into their lineup, drawing inspiration from the gritty PWHL Detroit squad assembled by GM Manon Rheaume.

International players gather in Detroit to audition for twelve professional teams, with one franchise set to debut in the Motor City this fall. Manon Rhéaume, General Manager of PWHL Detroit, attends the ceremony alongside standout participants Kyla and Camila, highlighting the league’s expanding reach.

The upcoming summer season of the Living Sisu Hockey League will showcase a mix of PWHL talent, NCAA stars and Olympic medalists in Montreal, featuring new signings and international representation.

Dakoda Rhéaume‑Mullen, a free‑agent prospect, draws motivation from his mother Manon Rhéaume’s historic NHL debut and his uncle Pascal Rhéaume’s championship pedigree as he aims to secure a spot with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked in Bowen Byram with a new deal, added forward Cole Smith and defenseman Ian Cole, and extended qualifying offers to prospects including Connor Bedard, while making several moves elsewhere in the league.

From a sixth‑round draft pick to a trophy‑winning starter, Guimond traces his development to the influence of veteran coaches and legendary net‑minders.

Veteran forward Hilary Knight has signed a two‑year extension with the newly formed PWHL Detroit, bringing elite experience and a championship pedigree to a team poised to shape the future of women's professional hockey.

PWHL Detroit announces the signing of three defensemen, highlighting local star Mellissa Channell‑Watkins and veterans Stephanie Markowski and Mia Biotti, as the league prepares for its inaugural season.

The 2026 PWHL draft turned into a celebration of Boston University’s rising profile in women’s ice hockey. Three Terriers — Andrea Brändli, Sydney Healey and Maeve Kelly — were chosen by distinct franchises, underscoring the program’s depth and the league’s expanding talent pool.

The 2026 Premier Women’s Hockey League draft saw a record 31 American players selected, highlighted by Caroline Harvey’s top pick and nine U.S. athletes in the first round.
PWHL Detroit's top pick Andrea Brändli cites Manon Rheaume as a role model, while the team also selects defender Casey Borgiel, signaling a new era for women's professional hockey.
The trade, involving a 2026 first‑round pick, signals a bold move for PWHL Detroit as it prepares for its debut, with Knight set to headline a roster that includes notable sibling connections.

Detroit’s professional women’s hockey franchise announced a blockbuster move on June 16, 2026, completing a trade that brings forward Hilary Knight from Las Vegas in exchange for the team’s first‑round draft pick. The transaction comes just days after the league lifted its roster freeze, allowing clubs to finalize their line‑ups ahead of the upcoming 2026 draft.

The Toronto Sceptres have finalized their protection strategy, losing two star players but aiming to retain a potent offensive core.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion club announced a flurry of signings, highlighting a mix of emerging talent and seasoned veterans as the franchise gears up for its debut draft on June 17.

The Sceptres announced their first protected athletes, while forward Daryl Watts chose a four‑year contract with Detroit, prompting league‑wide anticipation for the upcoming expansion phases.

Josh Sciba, a Westland‑born coach with more than 15 years of experience, has been named the inaugural head coach of PWHL Detroit, the team set to debut at Little Caesars Arena in the fall of 2026.

The upcoming tournament will feature the recent Hobey Baker Award winners, a blend of college programs, and a potential United States versus Canada showdown, all leading up to the gold‑medal game on May 31, 2026.