The PWHL has expanded to the west, and fans in Vancouver and Seattle got a glimpse of their new teams after the expansion draft on Monday.
Each team had the opportunity to select seven players in a snake draft, adding to the five already signed to contracts in the exclusive signing period.
Vancouver's roster now includes forwards Sarah Nurse and Jenn Gardiner, defenders Claire Thompson and Sophie Jacques, and goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer.
Meanwhile, in Seattle, fans can look forward to seeing forwards Hilary Knight, Danielle Serdachny, and Alex Carpenter, defender Cayla Barnes, and goaltender Corinne Schroeder on the ice.
Round 1
- Vancouver: Ashton Bell, D (Ottawa Charge)
- Seattle: Aneta Tejralová, D (Ottawa Charge)
Round 2
- Seattle: Hannah Bilka, F (Boston Fleet)
- Vancouver: Brooke McQuigge, F (Minnesota Frost)
Round 3
- Vancouver: Abby Boreen, F (Montreal Victoire)
- Seattle: Jessie Eldridge, F (New York Sirens)
Round 4
- Seattle: Julia Gosling, F (Toronto Sceptres)
- Vancouver: Izzy Daniel, F (Toronto Sceptres)
Round 5
- Vancouver: Gabby Rosenthal, F (New York Sirens)
- Seattle: Anna Wilgren, D (Montreal Victoire)
Round 6
- Seattle: Megan Carter, D (Toronto Sceptres)
- Vancouver: Denisa Křížová, F (Minnesota Frost)
Round 7
For a complete list of all the picks made in Monday's expansion draft, visit the source link below.
Source: Sportsnet.ca