Family ties have always been a point of discussion in hockey with the belief that bloodlines can play a role in predicting success. While much of that discussion has focused on brothers, women's hockey has always had a notable group of family members as well.
Of course, there were the sister-brother combos of Cammi Granato and Tony Granato, and more recently of Amanda Kessel and Phil Kessel, but there are dozens of active duos as well. Here's a look at the top sister-brother combos in hockey today.
1. Jesse Compher and JT Compher
Jesse Compher finished 18th in PWHL scoring last season with the Toronto Sceptres and reclaimed her spot on Team USA at the World Championships, winning gold in 2025. Her brother JT Compher finished his tenth season in the NHL, continuing his consistent production with the Detroit Red Wings.
2. Mae Batherson and Drake Batherson
Mae Batherson helped the Minnesota Frost win a Walter Cup title as a rookie this season, re-signing a new two-year deal in the offseason. Her brother Drake Batherson is the top scoring NHL brother from a sister-brother combo. He notched 26 goals and a career-high 68 points in 82 games last season for the Ottawa Senators.
3. Dara Greig and Ridly Greig
Dara Greig finished her rookie season with the PWHL's Montreal Victoire while her younger brother Ridly hit a new career high recording 34 points in 78 games.
4. Abby Newhook and Alex Newhook
Abby Newhook was selected in the 2025 PWHL Draft by the Boston Fleet where she'll start her pro career after captaining Boston College last year. Her brother Alex was a first round NHL pick and last year finished his fourth full season in the league, scoring 15 goals for the Montreal Canadiens.
5. Maddy Samoskevich and Mackie Samoskevich
Maddy Samoskevich heard her name called in the 2025 PWHL Draft by Vancouver. She played a key role last season with Quinnipiac University. Her brother Mackie had 15 goals and 31 points as an NHL rookie with the Florida Panthers, helping them win a Stanley Cup.
6. Jincy Roese, Joy Dunne, and Josh Dunne
The other current PWHL-NHL combo includes Jincy Roese, who spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa Charge of the PWHL. The former Team USA defender has an up-and-coming sibling who is currently the top prospect for the 2027 PWHL Draft in sister Joy Dunne. Joy stars for Ohio State where she won a national title and was named the NCAA Rookie of the Year in 2024. She also won World Championship gold this year with Team USA. Their brother Josh Dunne played two games last season for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and spent the rest of his season in the AHL with Rochester.
7. Sydney Morrow, Sophie Morrow, and Scott Morrow
As part of another trio of siblings, Sydney Morrow will be a top pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft. She's entering her final season with the University of Minnesota and has represented USA at various levels. Her sister Sophie is entering her rookie season at Penn State, while their brother Scott Morrow played 14 games in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes and next year will play for the New York Rangers.
8. Sarah Nurse and Isaac Nurse
Sarah Nurse remains one of the top superstars in hockey, last year playing for the Toronto Sceptres and again for Team Canada where she's won Olympic and World Championship gold. Next year, she'll play for the expansion PWHL Vancouver. Her younger brother Isaac played his first full season of professional hockey last season in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades where he'll return next season.
9. Abigayle Poitras and Matthew Poitras
Nineteen-year-old defender Abigayle Poitras completed her rookie season in the NCAA with Merrimack College. Her brother Matthew played 33 games for the second straight season as a member of the NHL's Boston Bruins.
10. Avery Pickering, Owen Pickering, Graeme Pickering
A former U-18 Canadian national team standout, Avery Pickering is a PWHL prospect for 2027, finishing her second season at Colgate University where she doubled her offensive output from her first season on the blue line. Her brother Owen, a first round NHL Draft pick in 2022, played his first games in the league this season, suiting up for 25 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their younger brother Graeme is entering the WHL this season after being a first-round pick of the Red Deer Rebels in 2024.
11. Reece Hunt and Dryden Hunt
Reece Hunt was an NCAA standout with Minnesota-Duluth and last season turned pro in Sweden with Lulea. She is a candidate to earn a free agent contract in the PWHL this season. Her older brother Dryden Hunt has appeared in eight NHL seasons, last year playing a handful of games for the Calgary Flames.
12. Adela Sapovalivova and Matyas Sapovaliv
Czechia national team star Adela Sapovalivova is joining the University of Wisconsin this season and is destined for a pro career. Her brother Matyas is in the AHL as an NHL draft pick of the Vegas Golden Knights.
13. Liliane Perreault, Jacob Perreault, and Gabriel Perreault
After two seasons of pro hockey in Sweden last year with SDE HF, Liliane Perreault is attempting to earn a roster spot in the PWHL. She briefly signed as a reserve with Montreal last year but did not appear in a game. Her brother Gabriel made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers last season, and her brother Jacob has also played in the NHL but split time last season between the AHL and ECHL.
14. Jade Iginla, Tij Iginla, and Joe Iginla
A former Canadian U-18 national team member, Jade Iginla is entering her senior season with Brown University and will be a PWHL Draft prospect in 2026. Her brother Tij was the 6th overall pick of Utah in the 2024 NHL Draft, while their younger brother Joe just completed his first season in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings.
15. Payten Evans and Ryker Evans
Payten Evans is entering her senior season with Merrimack College in the NCAA. The 5-foot-10 blueliner has been a consistent presence for the program. Her brother Ryker Evans completed his rookie NHL season with the Seattle Kraken last year scoring 25 points and representing Canada at the World Championships.
16. Abby Stonehouse and Brady Stonehouse
Abby Stonehouse was a two-time standout for Canada's U-18 national team and recently completed her rookie NCAA season with Penn State. Her brother Brady is signed by the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. He's set to enter his first season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors.
17. Dawson Mercer and Jessica Mercer
Jessica Mercer finished her rookie U Sports season with the University of Prince Edward Island. Her brother Dawson was an NHL first round pick in 2020 and has represented Canada at the Worlds and World Juniors. This year he completed his fourth straight season playing all 82 games for the NHL's New Jersey Devils where he's averaging more than 20 goals a season.
18. Madison Kaiser and Wyatt Kaiser
Madison Kaiser finished her third season with the University of Minnesota. She represented USA's U-18 national team in 2022. Her brother Wyatt Kaiser played 57 games last season for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.
19. Gavin McKenna and Kasey McKenna
The 17-year-old Gavin McKenna is the consensus first overall pick for the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the CHL Player of the Year award scoring 129 points in only 56 games last season. His younger sister Kasey McKenna is only 14, but the Team Yukon forward could be a future prospect for the NCAA and pro.
20. Alina Muller and Mirco Muller
Alina Muller is one of the best in the world leading Switzerland’s national team and the Boston Fleet. Her brother, Mirco, spent six seasons in the NHL and still plays in Switzerland’s top pro league.
Other Sister Brother Combos in Hockey
- Callie Dach, Kirby Dach, and Colton Dach
- Rozalie Sale and Eduard Sale
- Renna Trembecky and Teydon Trembecky
- Gracie Graham and Max Graham
- Lea MacLeod and Gregor MacLeod
- Mackenzie Clarke, Brandt Clarke, and Graeme Clarke
- Kristina Bahl and Kevin Bahl
- Ella Vande Sompel and Mitch Vande Sompel
- Keshia Zonnon and Bill Zonnon
- Julianne Crozier and Maxwell Crozier
- Madison Primeau and Mason Primeau
- Peppi Kahkonen and Kaapo Kahkonen
- Ebba Hedqvist and Isac Hedqvist
- Barbora Jurickova and Filip Juricek
- Alessia Baechler and Nicolas Baechler
- Brooke Disher and Quinn Disher
- Ashley Allard, Owen Allard, and Tristan Allard
- Mercury Bischoff and Hunter Bischoff
- Island Bernard-Docker and Jacob Bernard-Docker
