
Ohio State Dominates 2026 PWHL Draft with Record Six Selections
Six Ohio State players were chosen in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, setting a program record and highlighting the Buckeyes' sustained impact on the league.
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Six Ohio State players were chosen in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, setting a program record and highlighting the Buckeyes' sustained impact on the league.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day rallied fans during Student Appreciation Day, while four-star cornerback Deontay Malone pledged to the 2027 class. The university also locked in a home-and-home basketball series with Vanderbilt, sparked fan debate over the Block O jersey, celebrated Chris Jent's NBA championship, and saw both track programs finish third at the NCAA Championships.

A recent contract update shows Ohio State women's hockey coach Nadine Muzerall now earning $555,000, surpassing Wisconsin's Mark Johnson's $550,000, while Johnson's deal includes a scheduled raise to $575,000 by July 1.

Nadine Muzerall’s steady leadership turned Ohio State’s women’s ice hockey program into a national powerhouse, culminating in a championship and a long‑term contract.