Vancouver Goldeneyes select Caroline Harvey first in PWHL draft
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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
"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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:57 AMGoldeneyes Select Three Defenders, Including Caroline Harvey, In The 2026 PWHL Draft
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.
- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 10:47 PMGoldeneyes draft Harvey first in PWHL entry draft
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:36 PMDefenseman Caroline Harvey taken No. 1 overall in 2026 PWHL draft by Vancouver
Hours after winning IIHF Player of the Year, Caroline Harvey was selected first overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:31 PMCaroline Harvey selected by Vancouver Goldeneyes with first pick in 2026 PWHL Draft
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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