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PWHL Detroit selects Andrea Brändli first in PWHL Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

PWHL Detroit selects Andrea Brändli first in PWHL Draft

Summary

PWHL Detroit has selected goalie Andrea Brändli with the first overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft held at the Fox Theater in Detroit on June 17. Brändli, previously with Frölunda HC and Ohio State, expressed enthusiasm for being drafted by the franchise's general manager, Manon Rheaume. Rheaume's impact on women's hockey is significant, as she is a pioneering player herself. Brändli recently achieved success with the Swiss national team, capturing bronze at the Olympics in Milan. Additionally, Detroit used its second-round pick to select defender Casey Borgiel, from Port Huron.

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By the Numbers

•Andrea Brändli was drafted at No. 15 overall.
•Manon Rheaume announced the pick during the draft.
•Brändli has prior experience in the Midwest from Ohio State.
•She contributed to Switzerland's bronze medal at the Olympics.
•Detroit’s second pick was defender Casey Borgiel.

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11:09 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL Detroit grabs goalie Andrea Brändli with top pick in PWHL Draft

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PWHL Detroit used its first pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft on goalie Andrea Brändli, from Swedish team Frölunda HC and Ohio State at No. 15 overall.
— Yahoo Sports

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