
PWHL Offseason Moves: Expansion Teams Shine as Veteran Franchises Face Turbulence
The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.
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The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.

The 2026 Penn State women's hockey senior class not only captured four straight conference titles but also set a new benchmark with seven draft selections in the PWHL, reflecting the league's expanding reach and the Nittany Lions' growing influence.

A look at the seven former Penn State women's hockey players selected in the 2026 PWHL Draft, their team assignments, and the program milestones they bring.

A historic draft saw seven Penn State women's ice hockey players chosen, highlighted by Tessa Janecke's third‑overall selection and a program‑wide impact across the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Two Penn State alumni, Tessa Janecke and Leah Stecker, were originally slated for PWHL Detroit but were traded to Las Vegas and Boston, respectively, opening new chapters in their professional careers.