
2026 PWHL Draft Highlights Detroit’s Growing Role in Women’s Hockey
The 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft took place at Detroit's Fox Theatre, featuring 72 prospects, family announcements, and the city's expansion into the league.
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The 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft took place at Detroit's Fox Theatre, featuring 72 prospects, family announcements, and the city's expansion into the league.

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 first PWHL draft in Detroit introduced six promising athletes, led by Olympic bronze‑medalist Andrea Brandl, whose career spans North America and Europe.

Detroit will field its first Professional Women's Hockey League team in five months, built on a revived league, high‑profile investors, and a draft that already introduced Olympic bronze‑medalist Andrea Brändli and local prospect Casey Borgiel.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s 2026 draft in Detroit delivered first‑overall pick Caroline Harvey, international breakthroughs and a deep pool of collegiate talent, marking a transformative moment for the sport.

Caroline Harvey’s selection as the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft underscores a historic influx of American talent into professional women’s hockey.

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.