
Brooke Bryant Becomes First California‑Born Player in the PWHL
Stockton native Brooke Bryant joins the Professional Women’s Hockey League, aiming to inspire the next generation of California players.
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Stockton native Brooke Bryant joins the Professional Women’s Hockey League, aiming to inspire the next generation of California players.

Brooke Bryant, the first California-born player to join the Professional Women’s Hockey League, is set to play for PWHL San Jose, bringing a hometown professional team to a region where opportunities for girls once were scarce.

Stockton-born Brooke Bryant is set to make history as the first California‑born player to join the PWHL, bringing a lifelong dream of playing professionally in her home state to the ice.

The upcoming season promises high‑octane play as the Sharks, Barracuda and PWHL franchise introduce a new generation of standout players and local draft successes.

The upcoming 2026‑27 campaign is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory, with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, their AHL affiliate the Barracuda and the newly established PWHL franchise all gearing up for a season that could redefine the city’s hockey identity.

Forward Brooke Bryant, a California native and three‑year PWHL veteran, has signed with San Jose for the upcoming season, bringing a championship pedigree and a hometown connection to the team.

The San Jose Sharks are hosting a Pro Women's Hockey Summer Tour in San Jose, Oakland and Fresno, featuring PWHL athletes Aerin Frankel, Brooke Bryant and Kelly‑Ann Nadeau. The events, aimed at players aged 8‑14, combine on‑ice training with off‑ice discussions.

The San Jose Sharks, together with the PWHL, will host a summer tour featuring skills clinics and player meet‑ups in San Jose, Oakland and Fresno, spotlighting stars Aerin Frankel, Brooke Bryant and Kelly‑Ann Nadeau.