Upcoming 2024 PWHL Draft: A Night of Surprises

Boston Makes Waves in Second PWHL Draft

The 2024 PWHL Draft was a night to remember, with unexpected picks, trades, and even some hometown booing. Boston emerged as the biggest mover and shaker, using a draft-night trade to bolster its defense.

Ilona Markova: A Seventh-Round Steal

In a surprising move, Boston used the pick it acquired in a draft-night trade to select Ilona Markova, a forward, with the No. 37 overall pick in the seventh round.

Boston's Draft-Day Deals

Boston traded up three spots in its draft order to secure the No. 10 overall pick, which it used to select defenseman Karolina Pejšová. Boston also dealt away picks No. 4, 16, 22, 28, 33, and 40 in the deal.

First Pick Surprises

Princeton Tigers captain Sarah Fillier was selected first overall by the New York Riveters. The draft included 15 rounds and was conducted in a snake format, where teams alternated picking first and last in each round.