
Caroline Harvey Poised to Dominate the Inaugural PWHL Draft
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.
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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.

The Premier Women’s Hockey League’s upcoming draft features a record number of prospects, including five U.S. Olympic champions, as the circuit prepares for its next wave of growth.