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Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey first in PWHL draft

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey first in PWHL draft
Summary

The Vancouver Goldeneyes drafted Caroline Harvey first overall in the 2026 PWHL entry draft held in Detroit. Harvey, a standout defenseman who recently won gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, gathered accolades throughout the season, including the IIHF Player of the Year award. The Goldeneyes, after a disappointing inaugural season, aim to rebuild with Harvey as a key asset, joining a roster that should see improvement in 2026-27. This selection marks Harvey as the first defender to be drafted first overall in the PWHL.

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Key Details
  • •Caroline Harvey taken first overall by Vancouver Goldeneyes in PWHL draft.
  • •She is a 2026 Olympic gold medalist and IIHF Player of the Year.
  • •Harvey had a historic college season with 64 points for Wisconsin.
  • •Vancouver aims to improve from a sixth-place finish in 2026.
  • •The draft took place at Fox Theatre in Detroit.
Latest Updates
  • 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Goldeneyes Select Three Defenders, Including Caroline Harvey, In The 2026 PWHL Draft
  • 10:47 PMESPN — Goldeneyes draft Harvey first in PWHL entry draft
  • 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Defenseman Caroline Harvey taken No. 1 overall in 2026 PWHL draft by Vancouver
  • 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Caroline Harvey selected by Vancouver Goldeneyes with first pick in 2026 PWHL Draft
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DETROIT — Following a disappointing inaugural season, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have a new franchise player after drafting defender Caroline Harvey first overall at the 2026 PWHL Draft on Wednesday. Harvey, 23, was the clear No. 1 prospect in a deep draft class that features five players who won gold at the Olympic women’s hockey tournament in Milan earlier this year. Harvey is a special talent and has already solidified herself as one of the best women’s hockey players in the world. She is a mod

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The Vancouver Goldeneyes were the lone PWHL team to have a defender, Sophie Jaques, finish with their team’s points lead by the end of the 2025–26 season. Don’t be surprised if Vancouver finishes the 2026–27 season with the same outcome.

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Caroline Harvey - the standout NCAA defenseman and 2026 Olympic gold medalist - was selected first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women's Hockey League entry draft on Wednesday.

— ESPNby Kristen Shilton
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