Hilary Knight joins PWHL Detroit ahead of inaugural draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Hilary Knight officially joins the PWHL Detroit team a day before the draft on June 16. The team acquired Knight in a trade with PWHL Las Vegas, giving up their third overall pick in the 2026 draft. Knight, the captain of the U.S. team that won gold at the 2026 Milano Olympics, adds substantial experience and leadership to Detroit's roster. She is among the first foundational players, joining a roster that includes notable names ahead of their first draft at the Fox Theatre, where 72 players will be selected.
- •Knight traded from PWHL Las Vegas for the third overall pick in 2026 draft.
- •Detroit's inaugural draft takes place June 17 at Fox Theatre.
- •Knight is the eighth forward and 12th player added to Detroit's roster.
- •She has two Olympic gold medals and ten IIHF World Championship gold medals.
- •PWHL roster development includes players like Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Hilary Knight adds star power to PWHL Detroit a day ahead of draft
"There's no more recognizable name in U.S. women's hockey than Hilary Knight, owner of two Olympic gold medals and 10 World Championship gold medals
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