PWHL Detroit signs Andrea Brändli and Casey Borgiel as roster develops
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

PWHL Detroit announced the signing of Olympic goalie Andrea Brändli and defender Casey Borgiel ahead of its inaugural season. Brändli, a three-time Olympian, signed a three-year contract after achieving success with Team Switzerland. Borgiel, coming off a standout college career at Colgate, has signed for one year. These additions bring the roster to 18 players, including two goaltenders, seven defenders, and nine forwards. The schedule for the league is yet to be released, but play is expected to begin in late November following the women's world championships in Denmark next month.
- •Brändli signed a three-year contract, Borgiel a one-year contract.
- •Detroit's roster now has 18 players, including two goalies.
- •Brändli was named best goaltender at the last Olympics.
- •Borgiel was the top scoring defender at Colgate University.
- •The PWHL season is set to start after the world championships.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL Detroit signs Olympic star, local defender as roster takes shape
"PWHL Detroit signs Swiss Olympic goalie Andrea Brändli and Port Huron defender Casey Borgiel.
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