Canada 17 Jun 2026

Vancouver Goldeneyes pick American defender Caroline Harvey with 1st pick of 2026 PWHL Draft

Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday night.

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American Caroline Harvey selected 1st overall in PWHL draft by Vancouver Goldeneyes Generational American defender Caroline Harvey is a member of the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The 23-year-old was selected first overall by Vancouver at the PWHL draft in Detroit on Wednesday night. The first-overall selection caps off a stellar season for Harvey. Earlier on Wednesday, she won the International Ice Hockey Federation's Female Player of the Year Award by a landslide, receiving more than 77 per cent of the votes. She was also named the Patty Kazmaier Award winner as the top player in U.S. women's college hockey, as she led the University of Wisconsin to an NCAA championshipthe third of Harvey's career. Now Harvey enters the PWHL, where she will be a face of the league for years to come. "What excites me most is just it's going to be a totally different experience and I'm super excited for that change," Harvey said in an interview before the draft.

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