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PWHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver and Seattle Make History

6/10/2025

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The PWHL made history on June 9, 2025, with its inaugural expansion draft, welcoming teams in Seattle and Vancouver. Vancouver made a splash by selecting defender Ashton Bell as the first overall pick, while Seattle followed suit with Aneta Tejralová. Each team rounded out their rosters with seven players, setting the stage for an exciting 2025-26 season in professional women's hockey.

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Story summary

The PWHL made history on June 9, 2025, with its inaugural expansion draft, welcoming teams in Seattle and Vancouver. Vancouver made a splash by selecting defender Ashton Bell as the first overall pick, while Seattle followed suit with Aneta Tejralová. Each team rounded out their rosters with seven players, setting the stage for an exciting 2025-26 season in professional women's hockey.