2025 PWHL Draft: October Rankings

With NCAA, U Sports, and European seasons well underway, The Hockey News provides our first in season update to our 2025 PWHL Draft Rankings.

NCAA and European seasons are well underway, and already a group of players are making their case to climb the 2025 PWHL Draft rankings. In Europe, players like Viivi Vainikka, Elisa Holopainen, and Hanna Olsson are showing the talent overseas hasn't fully made their way to the PWHL yet. While the North American cohort is better known, there are still questions, including whether or not players like Lacey Eden and Abbey Murphy will be declaring for the draft. Others, like Jenni Hiirikoski, were left off the list altogether due to the unlikeliness of joining the league, but would immediately join the rankings should they make their declaration intentions clear.

The added challenge of differing NCAA schedules is another factor that could cause a rapid change in rankings as the season progresses. While some NCAA teams have crossed the 10 game mark, other have yet to play a single game. Similarly, non-conference action dominated the opening weeks of the NCAA schedule resulting in some lopsided affairs.

With all of those factors considered, here's an updated look at The Hockey News' 2025 PWHL Draft rankings for October 2025.

2025 PWHL Draft Rankings

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Top 25-50 List

This group of players are expected to enter THN"s PWHL Draft rankings between 25-50, or could climb into the top 24, but have not yet been rated.

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2025 PWHL Goalie Watch List

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2025 PWHL Draft Skater Watch List

These players remain on our watch list to enter the top 50. Some may not be rated due to the unlikeliness they'll declare. 

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