// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhy was the list of PWHL Detroit draft picks a pick-me-up? It was a draft choice.
The PWHL Detroit are a professional ice hockey team in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) that was founded ahead of the 2026–27 season as an expansion team. Their first draft pick was Andrea Brändli, selected 15th overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft.[1] Detroit has participated in one PWHL Draft and drafted six players.[2]
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Draft picks
[edit]| Draft | Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | Pos | School/club team | Conference/league |
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| 2026 | 2 | 15 | Andrea Brändli |  Switzerland | G | Frölunda HC | SDHL |
| 2 | 22 | Casey Borgiel |  United States | D | Colgate University | ECAC | |
| 3 | 34 | MK O'Brien | United States | F | University of Minnesota Duluth | WCHA | |
| 4 | 39 | Kyla Josifovic |  Canada | F | University of Connecticut | Hockey East | |
| 5 | 51 | Sena Catterall | Canada | F | Clarkson University | ECAC | |
| 6 | 63 | Georgia Schiff | United States | F | Cornell University | ECAC |
References
[edit]- ↑ St. James, Helene (June 17, 2026). "Andrea Brändli on PWHL Detroit draft pick: 'I just felt welcome'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 PWHL Draft: Every pick made". Sportsnet. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.