2026 PWHL Draft Archives

Minnesota Frost Mailbag: Rookies to watch, defenders who could step up and much more

by Reid LemkerOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026

It’s a Minnesota Frost mailbag! Reid answered some of the burning questions of Minnesota Frost fans before training camp begins.

Minnesota Frost

Three reasons Minnesota Frost fans should be excited about Viivi Vainikka

by Reid LemkerSeptember 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Viivi Vainikka has started the season on fire for MoDo in the SDHL. What can it tell us about her upcoming rookie season for the Minnesota Frost?

Montréal Victoire

‘Like a Guy Lafleur’: Cornell’s Doug Derraugh previews Victoire draft pick Avi Adam’s offensive firepower

by Dylan NazarethSeptember 23, 2026September 23, 2026

After four years at Cornell University, Avi Adam is gearing up for a shot at the pros this fall with the Victoire. Ask Cornell coach Doug Derraugh what kind of player is on the way to La Belle Province, and he delivers a heavy comparable.

PWHL Seattle Torrent

Gabriella Durante’s winding road to Seattle Torrent draft pick

by Silvia Leija RosasSeptember 13, 2026September 13, 2026

The Italian Olympian never expected Seattle to call her name at the 2026 PWHL Draft. After a career built on taking chances, Gabriella Durante is embracing the uncertainty again as she prepares to fight for a roster spot.

Hockey Insider

Five questions with Minnesota Frost draft pick Tova Henderson

by The Ice GardenSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

The IX Sports: Hockey Insider with The Ice Garden, Sept. 11, 2026

Hockey Insider

Maddy Christian comes home

by The Ice GardenAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The IX Sports: Hockey Insider with The Ice Garden, Aug. 21, 2026

Minnesota Frost

Frost Bites: 2026 Minnesota Frost draft pick Lara Beecher

by Reid LemkerJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Frost Bites is back! Reid is joined by Minnesota Frost draft pick Lara Beecher to chat about her draft day experience, how she’s preparing for her first PWHL training camp, and much more.