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The opening round of the Women's Euro Hockey Tour in Kloten, Switzerland, delivered two decisive results, highlighted by Finland's 3‑1 win over Czechia and Switzerland's 4‑2 triumph over Sweden, with emerging storylines around coaching changes and post‑Olympic offensive challenges.
The Finnish national team revealed its lineup for the first stop of the Women’s Euro Hockey Tour, featuring a mix of returning Olympians, PWHL standouts and promising new faces.
The latest player movements reveal which clubs are positioning themselves for championship contention and which are rebuilding after significant losses.
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 Professional Women’s Hockey League’s 2026 draft in Detroit delivered first‑overall pick Caroline Harvey, international breakthroughs and a deep pool of collegiate talent, marking a transformative moment for the sport.
The upcoming 2026 draft of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will feature five American Olympic gold medalists, highlight standout collegiate performers, and be broadcast across North America and internationally.