| 2021 NWHL Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date | June 29, 2021 |
| Location | Online |
| Network | |
| Overview | |
| League | National Women's Hockey League |
| First selection | Taylor Girard, Connecticut Whale |
The 2021 NWHL Draft took place on June 29, 2021. With the first pick in the draft, the Connecticut Whale selected Taylor Girard from the Quinnipiac Bobcats.[1]
Player selections
[edit]A total of 30 players were drafted, of which 20 were American, seven were Canadian, and one is British, another is Czech, and one is Russian. The following is the breakdown of the 30 players selected by position:
- 15 Forwards
- 14 Defenders
- 1 Goaltender
Selections
[edit]| Rd | P | Player (Pos) | Team | Nationality | Former team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Taylor Girard (F) | Connecticut Whale (via BUF) | π Image United States |
Quinnipiac Bobcats | Girard becomes the first Bobcats women's ice hockey alum to be taken first overall in a pro hockey draft [2] |
| 1 | 2 | Emilie Harley (D) | Buffalo Beauts (via CTW) | π Image United States |
Robert Morris Colonials | |
| 1 | 3 | Maegan Beres (F) | Toronto Six (Via BOS) | π Image Canada |
Boston College Eagles | |
| 1 | 4 | Tatum Skaggs (F) | Toronto Six | π Image United States |
Ohio State Buckeyes | WCHA Final Faceoff Most Outstanding Player (2020) Buckeyes goals leader in 2018 and 2019 |
| 1 | 5 | Taylor Davison (D) | Toronto Six (via MET) | π Image Canada |
York Lions | Davison became the highest drafted player from a U Sports team to be taken in the NWHL Draft.[3] |
| 1 | 6 | Mak Langei (D) | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image United States |
Bemidji State Beavers | |
| 2 | 7 | Anjelica Diffendal (F) | Buffalo Beauts | π Image United States |
Robert Morris Colonials | |
| 2 | 8 | Emma Polaski (F) | Connecticut Whale | π Image United States |
Syracuse Orange | |
| 2 | 9 | Annie MacDonald (F) | Toronto Six (Via BOS) | π Image Canada |
Princeton Tigers | |
| 2 | 10 | Rachel Marmen (D) | Toronto Six | π Image Canada |
Mercyhurst Lakers | |
| 2 | 11 | Caroline Ross (D) | Metropolitan Riveters | π Image United States |
Colgate Raiders | |
| 2 | 12 | Tina Kampa (D) | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image United States |
Bemidji State Beavers | |
| 3 | 13 | Kennedy Ganser (F) | Buffalo Beauts | π Image Canada |
Alberta Pandas | |
| 3 | 14 | Anna ZΓkovΓ‘ (D) | Buffalo Beauts (via CTW) | π Image Czech Republic |
Maine Black Bears | |
| 3 | 15 | Missy Segall (F) | Buffalo Beauts (via BOS) | π Image United States |
Hamilton College | |
| 3 | 16 | Leah Marino (F) | Toronto Six | π Image United States |
Robert Morris Colonials | |
| 3 | 17 | Julia Scammell (D) | Metropolitan Riveters | π Image Canada |
New Hampshire Wildcats | |
| 3 | 18 | Taylor Wente (F) | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image United States |
Minnesota Golden Gophers | |
| 4 | 19 | Allison Attea (D) | Buffalo Beauts | π Image United States |
Holy Cross Crusaders | |
| 4 | 20 | Hannah Bates (D) | Connecticut Whale | π Image United States |
St. Cloud State Huskies | |
| 4 | 21 | Finley Frechette (F) | Boston Pride | π Image United States |
Cornell Big Red | |
| 4 | 22 | Olivia Atkinson (F) | Toronto Six | π Image Canada |
Concordia Stingers | |
| 4 | 23 | Jordan Sanislo (D) | Metropolitan Riveters | π Image United States |
Sacred Heart Pioneers | |
| 4 | 24 | Jenna Brenneman (G) | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image United States |
Penn State Nittany Lions | |
| 5 | 25 | Casey Traill (D) | Buffalo Beauts | π Image United Kingdom |
Castleton University | |
| 5 | 26 | Grace Middleton (F) | Connecticut Whale | π Image United States |
New Hampshire Wildcats | |
| 5 | 27 | Abby Nearis (F) | Boston Pride | π Image United States |
Brown Bears | |
| 5 | 28 | Daria Tereshkina (D) | Toronto Six | π Image Russia |
Maine Black Bears | |
| 5 | 29 | Morgan Schauer (D) | Metropolitan Riveters | π Image United States |
LIU Sharks | |
| 5 | 30 | Kendall Williamson (F) | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image United States |
Colgate Raiders |
Trades involving draft picks
[edit]The following trades were made and resulted in exchanges of draft picks between the teams.
- To complete the trade from April 28, 2020: Boston Pride to Toronto Six - The Pride obtained the first overall pick of the 2020 NWHL Draft. In exchange, Toronto received Boston's 2020 first round pick (6th overall), plus their first and second round picks in this draft.[4] It was also the first trade in Toronto Six franchise history.[4]
International Draft
[edit]A draft of international players was held on July 25, 2021.[5]
| Player | Position | Team | Nationality | Former team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovisa Berndtsson | Goaltender | Buffalo Beauts | π Image Sweden |
DjurgΓ₯rdens IF (SDHL) |
| Tsubasa Sato | Forward | Connecticut Whale | π Image Japan |
Karuizawa Fairies |
| Evelina Raselli | Forward | Boston Pride | π Image Switzerland |
Ladies Team Lugano (SWHL A) |
| RΓ©ka Dabasi | Forward | Toronto Six | π Image Hungary |
KMH Budapest (EWHL) |
| Romana KoΕ‘eckΓ‘ | Forward/Defense | Metropolitan Riveters | π Image Slovakia |
Ε KP Bratislava (EWHL) |
| Fanni Gasparics | Forward | Minnesota Whitecaps | π Image Hungary |
MAC Budapest (EWHL) |
References
[edit]- ^ Krotz, Paul (June 29, 2021). "2021 NWHL Draft Recap". PremierHockeyFederation.com. Premier Hockey Federation. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Girard '21 Selected First Overall in 2021 NWHL Draft". Quinnipiac Bobcats. June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ "DAVISON SELECTED FIFTH OVERALL IN 2021 NWHL DRAFT". York Lions. June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Mike Murphy (April 28, 2020). "Pride acquire 1st overall pick in 2020 NWHL Draft from Toronto". The Ice Garden.com. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Michelle Jay (July 25, 2021). "The first NWHL International Draft class". The Ice Garden. Retrieved July 27, 2021.