
Minnesota Dominates 2026 PWHL Draft with Record 10 Selections
The 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit highlighted Minnesota's unprecedented ten picks, reflecting a robust statewide development model and the emergence of local stars.
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The 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit highlighted Minnesota's unprecedented ten picks, reflecting a robust statewide development model and the emergence of local stars.

The Minnesota Frost finished third in the PWHL with a 13‑3‑5‑9 record, led by Kelly Pannek’s record‑breaking 33 points, and navigated a late‑season skid before falling to the eventual champions in a five‑game series.

The Minnesota Frost announced six selections in the 2026 PWHL Draft, aiming to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.

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.

From gold‑medal heroics to the top of the NHL draft board, Penn State’s women’s and men’s programs are poised to send an unprecedented number of players to the professional ranks.

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.