Broadcast Live On June 10th

PWHL 2024 Draft to Feature 90 of the World's Best Female Hockey Players

Broadcast Live on June 10th

Inaugural Draft for the Professional Women's Hockey League

Hockey fans are in for a treat as 90 of the world's top female hockey players will be selected in the inaugural draft of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). The historic event will be broadcast live on June 10th, 2024, via the league's YouTube channel.

The PWHL is a first-of-its-kind women's hockey league that aims to elevate the sport and provide unprecedented opportunities for female athletes. The league's mission is to foster excellence, inspire passion, and connect pucks with players, fans, and communities.

Draft Details

The 2024 PWHL Draft will consist of seven rounds, with 42 players being selected. The draft order has been determined through a weighted lottery system, with the teams with the worst records from the previous season having the highest chance of securing the top draft picks.

Among the players expected to be selected are some of the most talented and rising stars in the sport, including:

• NCAA Champion and Patty Kazmaier Award winner Cayla Barnes
• Canadian Olympic gold medalist Emily Clark
• US National team forward Alex Carpenter
• Swedish national team defenseman Erika Grahm

The draft will undoubtedly set the stage for a thrilling and competitive first season for the PWHL, as teams aim to build strong rosters and compete for the inaugural championship.