PWHL Poll: THN Picks KK Harvey As Preseason Favorite For PWHL Defender Of The Year

Nov 13, 2026 6:06 PMPublished Nov 13, 2026 6:06 PM

Caroline 'KK' Harvey is not only the first overall pick and probable top rookie in the PWHL this season, she's also already earning consideration as the best defender in the league.

In a poll asking ten women's hockey writers from The Hockey News who they believed would be the PWHL's Defender of the Year in 2026-27, KK Harvey of the Vancouver Goldeneyes narrowly edged last year's Defender of the Year, Boston Fleet captain Megan Keller.

The PWHL will feature more talent than ever in 2026-27, including on the blueline. THN weighs in on their preseason pick for PWHL Defender of the Year with rookie KK Harvey narrowly taking the vote. Have your say.

thehockeynews.comPWHL Poll: THN Picks KK Harvey As Preseason Favorite For PWHL Defender Of The YearThe PWHL will feature more talent than ever in 2026-27, including on the blueline. THN weighs in on their preseason pick for PWHL Defender of the Year with rookie KK Harvey narrowly taking the vote. Have your say.

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