The first netminder off the board, Andrea Brändli became the first draft pick in PWHL Detroit's history after the team selected the Swiss international with the 15th overall pick. The goaltender is known for her infectious and bubbly personality which ...
DETROIT, MI (August 14, 2026) – PWHL Detroit today announced that goaltender Andrea Brändli has been signed to a three-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2028-29 season, and defender Casey Borgiel has b...
DETROIT, MI – PWHL Detroit today announced that forward Akane Shiga has been signed to a two-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2027-28 season. Shiga, who made history as the PWHL’s first-ever Japanese ...
NEW YORK AND TORONTO – After announcing Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) expansion to four new cities for the 2026-27 season, the league has named four Business Directors to oversee club Business Operations in each of the new markets, as well ...
DETROIT, MI (June 25, 2026) – PWHL Detroit today announced that forward Hilary Knight has extended her Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement by two years and is now signed through the 2028-29 season. Knight was under contr...
DETROIT, MI (June 22, 2026) – PWHL Detroit today announced that goaltender Alice Philbert has signed a two-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2027-28 season, and forward Olivia Wallin has signed a one-y...
DETROIT, MI (June 21, 2026) – PWHL Detroit today announced the addition of three defenders signed to Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreements ahead of the team’s inaugural 2026-27 season. Michigan native and three-year PWHL ...
All teams may now sign eligible players including players with expiring contracts and undrafted prospectsNEW YORK AND TORONTO (June 19, 2026) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has moved into Phase 6, the final phase of the Expansion Playe...
DETROIT (June 17, 2026) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) welcomed 72 new players Wednesday during the 2026 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck. The fourth annual draft took place at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI, with prospects, special ...
DETROIT, MI (June 17, 2026) – PWHL Detroit selected six players in the 2026 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck, adding one goaltender, one defender and four forwards to the organization’s roster. These selections add depth to the team’s lineup ahead of...
