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What to Know
The future of women’s hockey takes center stage at the 2026 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck, happening live from Detroit on Wednesday, June 17!
With the league expanding into thrilling new markets including Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose, the stakes have never been higher for teams looking to build their foundations. This year boasts a historic, record-breaking talent pool of 236 declared players across eight nations, headlined by 23 powerhouse Winter Olympians and elite top prospects like Caroline Harvey, Abbey Murphy, and Laila Edwards. As a new era of professional hockey begins, Upper Deck is proud to give fans a front-row seat to history in the making.
Explore how Upper Deck has immortalized the PWHL from its very inception through trading cards, take a look back at previous drafts, and be sure to claim your FREE PWHL digital trading card set on e-Pack today.
FREE DIGITAL SET
Exclusive 2026 PWHL Draft e-Pack Set
SET WILL BE LIVE ON 6/2 @ 9AM PST
Collect and trade exclusive digital cards from the PWHL top players. Be sure to redeem your FREE set today!
Taylor Heise
Minnesota selected Heise, a native of The North Star State, with the first pick in the inaugural PWHL Draft in 2023 after watching her enjoy tremendous success at the University of Minnesota, where she won the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top collegiate player in women’s hockey. She continued to shine at the professional level, helping the Frost secure the Walter Cup in 2024 as the first champions of the PWHL. She and the Frost repeated as title-winners in 2025.
Sarah Fillier
Described by scouts as a “generational talent,” Fillier was selected first overall in the 2024 PWHL Draft by the New York Sirens. Living up to the hype, she won the 2024-25 PWHL Rookie of the Year Award after she delivered 13 goals and 16 assists in 30 games in her debut season to tie for the league lead in points with 29. After also earning honors as a PWHL First Team All-Star and All-Rookie Team member, she was rewarded by the Sirens with a two-year contract extension.
Alina Müller
The first European player to be selected in a PWHL Draft, Müller was taken third overall by Boston in 2023. Scoring five goals and dishing out 11 assists, she amassed a team-leading 16 points in 24 games in the inaugural 2024 PWHL season, helping Boston reach the Walter Cup Final. The forward came right back with another strong campaign in 2024-25, netting seven goals and delivering 12 assists to rack up 19 points (second on the Fleet) in 26 games.
Jocelyne Larocque
A highly decorated star on the international stage representing Canada, Larocque was selected second overall by Toronto in the inaugural 2023 PWHL Draft. The defender scored her first PWHL goal on Jan. 20, 2024, helping Toronto edge Montreal 4-3 in the first shootout in league history. Acquired by Ottawa via a trade on Dec. 30, 2024, Larocque helped the Charge reach the 2025 Wolter Cup Final, amassing four points (1-3-4) in eight postseason games.
Hannah Bilka
In the 2024 PWHL Draft, Boston selected Bilka fourth overall after watching her lead Ohio State to a national championship with 48 points (26-22-48) in 39 games and a plus-45 rating. She recorded 11 points (5-6-11) in 16 games with the Fleet in 2024-25, and then joined Seattle, which selected her third overall in the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft. She started 2025-26 in sizzling fashion, amassing six points (2-4-6) in her first four games with the Torrent.
Nicole Gosling
Gosling was selected fourth overall by Montréal in the 2025 PWHL Draft after playing five seasons at Clarkson University, where she finished her collegiate career as the program’s all-time leading defender in points with 148 (44-104-148) in 176 games. She scored her first goal as a professional on Jan. 11, 2026, and the marker was a huge one, as it was the game-winner in the Victoire’s 1-0 decision over the visiting Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Michelle Karvinen
Vancouver selected Karvinen, a highly decorated and longtime staple of Finland’s national team as well as the owner of multiple championships in professional European leagues, with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 PWHL Draft. She collected her first point in her second PWHL game when she assisted on a power-play goal in the Goldeneyes’ road battle against the Ottawa Charge on Nov. 26, 2025. She scored her first PWHL goal against host Ottawa on Jan. 9, 2026.
Emma Maltais
The owner of several gold medals thanks to her work with Canada on the international stage, Maltais was selected in the second round (11th pick) in the inaugural 2023 PWHL Draft by Toronto after completing her stellar collegiate career at Ohio State, where she set all-time program records for points (206) and assists (140). The forward led Toronto in both assists (15) and shorthanded goals (two) in 2024, and tied for seventh on the team in goals in 2024-25 with five.
IMMORTALZING THE GAME
The Evolution of PWHL Trading Cards
From the historic inaugural drop to the highly anticipated expansion era, Upper Deck has been there to capture every milestone, every franchise first, and every iconic piece of professional women’s hockey history. Explore how our collections have evolved over the years to bring fans closer to the stars of the ice.
- The Milestone Firsts: Our early releases set the foundation for PWHL collecting, capturing unforgettable breakthrough moments. This foundational lineup features historic firsts, such as the first Young Gun starring Marie-Philip Poulin, a crucial first look at official team jerseys with Brianne Jenner, and the highly coveted first Autograph available in packs featuring Taylor Heise
- Expanding the Core Universe: As the league’s identity and star power grew, our designs innovated to bring fresh tech and classic Upper Deck staples to the product line. This era introduced the vibrant Dazzler Variants featuring Emma Maltais, to the first autograph in a core product from Sarah Fillier, and the beloved tradition of introducing the UD Canvas featuring a striking action shot of Casey O’Brien.
- Premium Tech & Short Prints: Elevating the premium feel for serious collectors, subsequent sets pushed the boundaries of card design and scarcity. This evolution brought forth the first larger autograph in a PWHL product featuring Daryl Watts, the stunning artistic introduction of short prints via the Magnifique insert starring Aerin Frankel, and the dynamic first ever veteran outburst card featuring Blayre Turnbull.
- The Ultimate Chase: Today, the hunt reaches new heights with rare, non-flagship designs meant for ultimate bragging rights. Highlighted by the stunning Fleer Ultra masterpiece featuring Megan Keller, the introduction of this gorgeous case hit marks our first major non-flagship chase insert set, giving fans the ultimate trophy for their personal collections.
PRODUCTS
2025-26 Flagship Product
The definitive cornerstone of women’s hockey trading cards: Upper Deck PWHL Flagship products and Game Dated Moments. Built on decades of collecting tradition, these releases deliver the ultimate combination of official team branding, iconic rookie designations, and premium chase cards that define the modern era of the sport.
2024-25 Upper Deck PWHL on e-Pack
Celebrate the PWHL’s sophomore season on Upper Deck e-Pack® with the 2024-25 Upper Deck PWHL collection, featuring iconic Young Guns®, brand-new inserts, and the historic first appearance of certified autographs from the league’s top players!
2024-25 Upper Deck PWHL Blaster
The PWHL returns with the launch of 2024-25 Upper Deck PWHL, featuring updated team branding, the debut of Purple Dazzlers, the all-new Elevated Talent insert, and highly anticipated Young Guns® showcasing players in their official new jerseys!
2025-26 PWHL Game Dated Moments
Capture the excitement of the 2025-26 season with weekly PWHL Game Dated Moments on Upper Deck e-Pack®, featuring limited-edition parallel cards and exclusive achievements honoring award winners, the Walter Cup Playoff MVP, and elite player signatures!
ON-SITE SCHEDULE
Draft Week Events
JUN
16
CDD Draft Party
Waiting on Confirmation (Rochester Sports Cards OR Grand Slam Sports Cards)
More Info
5:00 PM – Doors open to Club Personnel & Media
TBA – Doors open to Ticket Holders
7:00 PM – Round 1 Begins
JUN
17
PWHL Draft Presented by Upper Deck
Fox Theatre · Detroit, MI · Live Coverage
More Info
9:00 AM – Doors open to Club Personnel & Media
TBA – Doors open to Ticket Holders
11:00 AM – Rounds 2-7 Begin
EDITORIAL
Articles & Features
PWHL Expansion Teams (San Jose, Hamilton & Vegas)
Eli to write article about the new expansion teams for the PWHL
PHOTO ARCHIVE
2025 PWHL Draft
