Wisconsin Badgers see five players selected in 2026 PWHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers had five players selected in the first round of the 2026 PWHL Draft held on June 22. Caroline Harvey was the first overall pick, chosen by the Vancouver Goldeneyes, following a standout season. Other Badgers selected include Laila Edwards at No. 4, Lacey Eden at No. 5, Kirsten Simms at No. 8, and Vivian Jungels at No. 11. With this performance, Wisconsin tied for the second-most selections in the draft alongside Cornell, Ohio State, and Minnesota, while Penn State leads with seven.
- •Caroline Harvey selected first overall by Vancouver Goldeneyes.
- •Laila Edwards, Lacey Eden, Kirsten Simms, and Vivian Jungels also selected.
- •Wisconsin tied for second-most selections with Cornell, Ohio State, and Minnesota.
- •The draft took place on June 22, 2026.
- •Penn State had seven selections, the highest in the draft.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers see five players selected in 1st round of PWHL Draft
"The Badgers had a ton of their players taken in the 2026 PWHL Draft.
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