PWHL players Tessa Janecke and Leah Stecker miss chance to reunite in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Tessa Janecke and Leah Stecker, former teammates at Penn State, were poised to reunite in Detroit but missed the opportunity due to two draft trades. Janecke was picked third overall by PWHL Las Vegas, while Stecker was drafted 27th by Boston. Janecke expressed excitement about moving to Las Vegas and contributing to the growth of women's hockey in Michigan. Stecker, now closer to home in New Jersey with Boston, noted her disappointment but looks forward to competing in the league and joining teammates including Megan Keller.
- •Janecke drafted third overall by PWHL Las Vegas.
- •Stecker selected 27th overall by Boston Fleet.
- •Detroit traded picks, preventing Janecke and Stecker from teaming up.
- •Stecker stays on the East Coast, improving proximity to family.
- •Janecke looks forward to new opportunities and community involvement in Las Vegas.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — How two PWHL players were almost teammates again in Detroit
"Detroit traded two draft picks, preventing Tessa Janecke and Leah Stecker from starting their pro careers together again.
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