Caroline Harvey named IIHF female player of the year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Caroline Harvey has been awarded the IIHF female player of the year. The recognition follows her performances during the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where she won gold and was named tournament MVP. Harvey received over 77% of the votes, easily outpacing Switzerland's Alina Muller. This honor coincides with her expected selection first overall in the upcoming PWHL draft. Harvey is the first defender and second American to earn this accolade, joining Hilary Knight in the IIHF's history.
- •Caroline Harvey won gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
- •She earned MVP honors at the Olympic tournament.
- •Harvey set a school record with 64 points at Wisconsin.
- •She is expected to be the first pick in the PWHL draft.
- •Harvey is the second American to receive the IIHF honor.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Olympian Caroline Harvey earns latest accolade in being voted IIHF female player of the year
"The honor caps a year in which the 23-year-old cemented her claim in being her generation’s most accomplished player.
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