2024 PWHL Draft Recap: Surprises, Trades, and Hometown Boos
A Draft to Remember
The 2024 PWHL Draft lived up to its billing, with shocking picks, a blockbuster trade, and a home crowd that booed its own team. Here's a recap of the most memorable moments from the eventful night.
Surprise Picks
The draft was filled with unexpected surprises, with several highly-touted prospects falling out of the top 10. The biggest shock came when Princeton forward Sarah Fillier, the projected No. 1 pick, slipped to No. 5.
Blockbuster Trade
In a stunning move, the Montreal Force traded their top pick to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for two future first-rounders. The Oilers then used the pick to select Canadian defenseman Ella Shelton.
Hometown Boos
The Toronto Aeros had the unenviable task of hosting the draft, but their fans showed their displeasure by booing their first-round pick, American forward Abby Roque. Roque had been highly critical of the Aeros in the past, and her selection did not sit well with the home crowd.
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