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Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American Caroline Harvey 1st overall in PWHL draft

Harvey adds immediate offense after Vancouver finished sixth in its inaugural season.

  • On Wednesday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes selected defender Caroline Harvey with the first overall pick in the PWHL Draft held at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
  • The 23-year-old Wisconsin defender is one of the sport's most accomplished players, named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year and tournament MVP at the Milan Cortina Games.
  • Following the top selection, the Seattle Torrent chose Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Abbey Murphy second overall, while PWHL Las Vegas selected Penn State forward Tessa Janecke with the third pick.
  • Harvey joins a Vancouver blue line featuring defender of the year finalist Sophie Jaques and forward Sarah Nurse, adding immediate offense to a team that finished sixth in its inaugural season.
  • Held in one of the league's four new markets, the event highlighted the PWHL's continued expansion as the PWHL Detroit team prepares for its inaugural season.
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WXYZ broke the news in Detroit, United States on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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