Detroit selects Casey Borgiel with second pick in PWHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Detroit chose Casey Borgiel, a Port Huron native, with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft held at the Fox Theater on June 17. Borgiel, a defender from Colgate, expressed excitement about playing close to home, having previously attended games at Little Caesars Arena. She contributed significantly during her college career, tallying four goals and 17 assists last season. Borgiel was introduced by the Detroit City FC women's soccer team. This selection follows Detroit's earlier choice of goalie Andrea Brändli with the top pick in the same draft.
- •Borgiel grew up in Port Huron, Michigan.
- •She played for Colgate, scoring four goals last season.
- •Detroit's PWHL team will debut this winter.
- •GM Manon Rheaume also selected goalie Andrea Brändli.
- •Borgiel's mother will likely be a regular at her practices.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit nabs Michigander Casey Borgiel with 2nd pick in PWHL Draft
"Detroit stayed close to home in taking Port Huron native Casey Borgiel, a defender from Colgate, with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft
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