The Premier Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a draft class of 235 players, the largest pool since its inaugural draft in 2023. Leading this year's class are five members of the U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning team, including Caroline Harvey, who is recognized as the top prospect after her standout season at the University of Wisconsin, where she helped secure a second consecutive NCAA championship. The draft will take place on June 17 in Detroit, which is also one of the league's new expansion teams. Vancouver holds the coveted No. 1 pick, followed by Seattle, New York, and Toronto, although the full draft order remains uncertain due to ongoing playoffs. Alongside North American talents, the draft will feature international players, including Sweden's Thea Johansson and Finland's Nelli Laitinen, as well as several veterans like four-time Canadian Olympian Meghan Agosta. While the PWHL aims to expand by adding up to four new franchises next season, not all players in the draft pool will be selected.