PWHL draft in Detroit features gold medalists from Team USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The PWHL draft takes place in Detroit on June 16, featuring a strong group of U.S. players, including five Olympians from the recent Games. Gina Kingsbury, GM of the Toronto Sceptres, expressed excitement about selecting from this talent pool, which includes Olympic MVP Caroline Harvey. The event will also serve as a reunion for U.S. players who won gold against Canada in February. The twelve-team league has added depth and competition with four new teams, and each team is now addressing roster needs after an intense expansion signing process. The first round is expected to see a significant number of U.S. players selected.
- •PWHL draft held in Detroit on June 16.
- •Five members of Team USA's Olympic gold team are available.
- •Caroline Harvey is a top prospect for the first pick.
- •Toronto Sceptres pick eighth after an expansion sign process.
- •Four new teams joined the league, increasing talent pool.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL draft in Detroit will double as Team USA gold medal reunion, with 5 Olympians up for selection
"The Olympics are long over for Gina Kingsbury, and the now-former Team Canada women’s hockey executive is ready to put aside cross-border rivalries and whatever lingering sting remains from losing to the Americans in February. As GM of the Toronto Sceptres, Kingsbury is looking forward to the opportunity to select from the bumper crop of U.S. talent available in the PWHL draft being held in Detroit on Wednesday. “When I look at the draft, I’m beyond excited for some of these incredible American players that are coming in,” Kingsbury said last week.
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