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Tessa Janecke signs with PWHL Las Vegas after impressive college career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Tessa Janecke signs with PWHL Las Vegas after impressive college career

Summary

Tessa Janecke has officially signed a two-year deal with PWHL Las Vegas, marking a key development for the new franchise. Janecke, drafted third overall on June 16, 2026, had a standout collegiate career at Penn State, where she scored a record-breaking 89 goals. As captain, she led her team to its first Frozen Four appearance in 2026 and also contributed to Team USA, scoring the golden goal at the 2025 World Championships. Janecke's signing is viewed as a significant step in building the PWHL Las Vegas roster, alongside newly-acquired teammates Lacey Eden and Issy Wunder. Veteran Hayley Scamurra will also support Janecke as she transitions to professional play.

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•Janecke signed a two-year deal with PWHL Las Vegas.
•She was selected third overall in the draft after a trade with PWHL Detroit.
•At Penn State, Janecke scored 89 goals, setting school records.
•She led her team to its first Frozen Four appearance in 2026.
•Janecke reunites with Hayley Scamurra, enhancing team chemistry.

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6:02 PMYahoo Sports — PWHL Vegas Forwards Tessa Janecke Will Be a Key Piece for PWHL Las Vegas Moving Forward

What they're saying

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PWHL Las Vegas' Tessa Janecke's goal scoring, leadership, and record-breaking college career give PWHL Las Vegas a young center to build around for years to come.
— Yahoo Sports

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