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PWHL San Jose drafts Lily Shannon, Mckenna Van Gelder, Reichen Kirchmair

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

PWHL San Jose drafts Lily Shannon, Mckenna Van Gelder, Reichen Kirchmair

Summary

On June 18, PWHL San Jose completed its inaugural draft, selecting three forwards: Lily Shannon at No. 40, Mckenna Van Gelder at No. 52, and Reichen Kirchmair at No. 64. Shannon, who captained Northeastern University, stands out for her inspiring story and scoring prowess. Van Gelder, a former Cornell player, brings strong faceoff skills, while Kirchmair showcased her offensive capabilities with Providence College. Each player is expected to contribute to the newly formed team's aspirations to compete in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Lily Shannon is a captain with 19 goals at Northeastern University.
•Mckenna Van Gelder recorded 10 goals and won 61% of her faceoffs at Cornell.
•Reichen Kirchmair scored 14 goals in her recent season at Providence College.

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PWHL San Jose finished their first-ever draft by selected forwards Lily Shannon and Mckenna Van Gelder and Reichen Kirchmair. At No. 40, Troy Ryan selected one of the best stories in the draft, Lily Shannon. 5-foot-10 Shannon was born with moderate hearing loss and wears hearing aids. The 5-foot-11 forward was offered a walk-on redshirt […] The post PWHL San Jose Drafts Lily Shannon, Mckenna Van Gelder, Reichen Kirchmair appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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