Karissa Donkin

Karissa Donkin is a reporter with CBC Sports who covers the PWHL, women's hockey and lots more. You can reach her at karissa.donkin@cbc.ca.

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New York Sirens pick Czech forward Kristýna Kaltounková 1st overall in PWHL draft

The New York Sirens have selected Colgate University forward Kristýna Kaltounková with the first pick in the 2025 PWHL draft on Tuesday, adding a forward with size and skill. London, Ont.'s Nicole Gosling was the first Canadian taken, going to the Montreal Victoire at fourth overall.

PWHL mock draft: Who could your favourite team pick on Tuesday?

The 1st overall pick is not as clear cut this season in the PWHL, compared to the last two drafts, when the Minnesota Frost selected Taylor Heise and New York Sirens picked Sarah Fillier. New York has the top pick again this year. The draft begins at 7 p.m. ET.

How Montreal Victoire's Erin Ambrose is using fashion to stand up for the 2SLGBTQ+ community

The Montreal Victoire player's Pride apparel line with CCM Hockey is back and bolder than ever, as Ambrose looks for ways to bring together hockey and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

World champion Canadian defender Nicole Gosling poised to be picked early in PWHL Draft

Clarkson University defender Nicole Gosling is turning pro as she makes a push for the 2026 Canadian Olympic team next winter in Italy.

After prolific college career, top prospect Casey O'Brien aims to bring 'fearless' game to PWHL

The American forward won the 2025 Patty Kazmaier Award as the top college player with Wisconsin, breaking Hilary Knight's career Wisconsin scoring record in the process. She also racked up 3 national championships over 5 seasons. The PWHL draft is set for June 24.

PWHL Vancouver adds trio of top free agents during signing window

PWHL Vancouver has made a splash in free agency, signing three of the top forwards available on the market. North Vancouver native Hannah Miller (three years), two-time Walter Cup champion Michela Cava (two years) and the Ottawa Charge's Tereza Vanišová (two years) all signed deals with the expansion team in the first 24 hours of free agency.

PWHL free agency preview: What each team needs this off-season

Top free agents include Toronto Sceptre Natalie Spooner and 2-time Walter Cup champ Michela Cava.

'An honour': Inside the PWHL's expansion draft with the 1st overall pick

Ashton Bell knew Vancouver had interest, after speaking with GM Cara Gardner Morey during an exclusive signing window prior to the draft. But exactly how things would play out was remained a mystery.

Ashton Bell, Julia Gosling among young stars selected in PWHL expansion draft

Seattle, Vancouver both look to be Walter Cup threats in 1st season after an expansion draft process that saw both teams acquire big-name stars.

For PWHL stars, expansion process serves as a reminder that hockey is a business first

Sarah Nurse, Hilary Knight and Emerance Maschmeyer were among 10 stars who signed with expansion teams in Vancouver or Seattle this week, after their original teams left them unprotected.