No doubt about it, the 2026 PWHL Draft is the biggest in league history.
After expanding from eight to 12 teams, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is rising at a rapid rate.
Fresh off a historic game at Madison Square Garden, June 17 is going to be extremely telling as to how the league will unfold in 2026-27 and beyond.
Former Wisconsin Badger Caroline Harvey is the expected No. 1 pick, but she’s not alone. Wisconsin could have up to four players taken in the Top 10, something that is relatively unheard of in a professional draft.
Laila Edwards is a projected top-three pick, and she’s joined alongside Kirsten Simms, someone who has a chance to go in the top five herself. Not far behind these three is Lacey Eden, who’s all but guaranteed to be a top 10 selection.
As always, there are plenty of talented names in the draft pool, but this year’s draft brings a different vibe to the PWHL. Badgers alumni will be selected left and right as the league takes a huge step forward after a monumental 2025-26 season.
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Reporting by Jordon Lawrenz, Badgers Wire / Badgers Wire
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