PWHL Draft 2024: History, Location, Results of Top Picks 2024, Order Of Pick, Performance, Moments And Everything To Know
The 2024 PWHL Draft is upon us, and hockey enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation. This year’s draft class promises an infusion of talent, with players ready to make their mark in the women’s hockey world.
Draft Date and Location:
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- The draft took place on June 10, 2024, at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- Teams gathered to select the next wave of talented players who will shape the future of women’s hockey.
Top Overall Pick:
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- Sarah Fillier was the first overall selection by PWHL New York.
- Fillier, a standout player from Princeton, brings skill, speed, and scoring ability to her new team.
Eligibility and Declaration Period:
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- Players declared their intent to enter the draft between March 1, 2024, and May 8, 2024.
- All prospective players interested in competing in the 2024-25 PWHL season also had to declare for the draft to be eligible for selection and subsequent free agency.
Draft Format:
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- The draft consisted of seven rounds and a total of 42 picks.
- Teams followed a traditional format, with each round conducted in the same order as the previous round.
- Also a window allowed teams to trade draft picks after the season ended.
1. Sarah Fillier (C, Princeton, NCAA)
- Birth Year: 2000
- Nationality: Canada
- Description: Sarah Fillier is a force to be reckoned with. Her wicked shot and international success make her a coveted pick. Expect her to anchor the first line for years to come.
2. Hannah Bilka (LW, Ohio State, NCAA)
- Birth Year: 2001
- Nationality: USA
- Skills: Smooth skating, soft hands, and deceptive playmaking.
- Impact: Bilka brings a different skill set but can instantly elevate any team. She’s also a top-line addition with immense potential.
3. Also Cayla Barnes (D, Ohio State, NCAA)
- Birth Year: 1999
- Nationality: USA
- Strengths: Hard to play against, elite puck-moving abilities, and defensive prowess.
- Role: Barnes can join a top pairing immediately and shut down opponents while contributing offensively.
4. Danielle Serdachny (C, Colgate)
- Birth Year: 2001
- Nationality: Canada
- Also Style: Serdachny thrives in tough areas, shielding pucks and scoring highlight-reel goals. She’s a complete package.
5.Also Noora Tulus (F, Lulea, SDHL)
- Birth Year: 1995
- Nationality: Finland
- Offensive Threat: Tulus maneuvers in tight spaces, has separation speed, and also game-breaking abilities.
- Physicality: She’s mature physically and can handle the league’s demands.
Draft Format and Exciting Additions
- The seven-round, 42-player draft will follow a traditional order, moving away from the snake format.
- The “Gold Plan” allows non-playoff teams to compete for first overall picks in each round.
