Caroline Harvey Leads Historic 2026 PWHL Draft Class
Caroline Harvey is projected as the top pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, set for June 17 in Detroit, highlighting a historic class of U.S. women’s hockey stars.
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Caroline Harvey is projected as the top pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft, set for June 17 in Detroit, highlighting a historic class of U.S. women’s hockey stars.

Manon Rheaume, the newly appointed general manager of Detroit’s entry in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, arrived with a clear vision: to shape an expansion franchise from the ground up while navigating the intense scrutiny that comes with a high‑profile debut.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League will stage its 2026 draft in Detroit, featuring 72 picks across six rounds, with the new Detroit franchise already locking in nine players and eyeing future stars.

A look at the achievements, challenges, and future impact of the top prospect set to headline the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft.

The upcoming draft in Detroit will bring together a cadre of U.S. Olympic champions and a deep pool of international players as the Professional Women’s Hockey League expands to twelve teams.

Five‑time Olympian Hilary Knight is moving to Detroit as part of a sign‑and‑trade agreement that also nets Las Vegas two top‑five picks in the upcoming PWHL draft.

The 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League draft will feature a historic 12‑team field, spotlighting Wisconsin alumni who are projected to dominate the early rounds.

Best friends Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards, Olympic gold medalists and NCAA champions, prepare for the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, where their professional paths may diverge for the first time.

The 2026 draft order for the Premier Women’s Hockey League was revealed, positioning San Jose for a fourth overall selection and spotlighting a group of forward prospects.

Caroline Harvey, a standout forward from Pelham, New Hampshire, is projected as the No. 1 pick in the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. Her career blends an NCAA championship, Olympic gold, and a coach‑driven transformation that has fans and analysts alike betting on her future impact.

Caroline Harvey, the top prospect in the upcoming PWHL draft, blends athletic excellence with a holistic approach to life, aiming to inspire the next generation of women’s hockey.

Caroline Harvey, a top prospect in the PWHL draft, has balanced her hockey career with personal growth after an injury. She is projected to be the No. 1 pick and is known for her exceptional skills and accomplishments, including winning an NCAA title and being the Olympic tournament MVP.

The 2026 draft class of the Professional Women’s Hockey League features record‑breaking talent, including TikTok sensations Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards, whose online influence is driving league growth and new commercial partnerships.

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to compete for Team USA Women's hockey in the Olympics, was celebrated with a parade after helping the team win gold in Milan. Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne praised her leadership and declared June 14 as Laila Edwards Day.

From a dominant season at the University of Wisconsin to an Olympic gold medal and a high‑profile interview, Laila Edwards is shaping up to be the most anticipated prospect in the 2026 PWHL Draft.

Veteran forward Hilary Knight is set to debut for Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise after a sign‑and‑trade agreement with Las Vegas. The deal follows her recent gold‑medal performance with Team USA and sets the stage for a reunion with former Olympic assistant coach Josh Sciba.

Veteran forward Hilary Knight has agreed to a one‑year deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in Las Vegas, a move that ties into a sign‑and‑trade arrangement with Detroit and sets the stage for the league’s Phase 3 expansion.

Veteran forward Hilary Knight has agreed to a one‑year deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in Las Vegas, a move that ties into a broader expansion strategy and a potential transfer to the Detroit team later this year.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is experiencing a wave of player movements that are reshaping team compositions across the league.

The latest PWHL mock draft from The Hockey News showcases a historic haul for the Wisconsin Badgers, with four players slated among the top ten selections. Highlighting the draft are star defenseman Caroline Harvey, projected No. 1 overall, and forwards Laila Edwards, Kirsten Simms, and Lacey Eden, each poised to make a significant impact.

Team USA’s unprecedented sweep of Olympic and Paralympic gold medals in ice hockey and sled hockey has been recognized with the 2026 Bob Johnson Award, to be presented in Denver.

The International Ice Hockey Federation honored the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams and the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team with the Bob Johnson Award after a historic golden hat trick of gold medals in Milan.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in San Jose is charting a deliberate path to assemble its first roster, a process that unfolds over the next month and is designed to give prospective players a clear voice in where they will play.

The Montreal Victoire clinched the inaugural Walter Cup, marking a watershed moment for women’s professional hockey. The victory coincides with an aggressive expansion plan that will bring new teams to North American markets, even as the league grapples with scheduling and player‑payment challenges.