When the PWHL unveiled their 2026 PWHL Draft eligibility list, there were a few notable veteran names, including former Olympic MVP and three-time Olympic gold medalist Meghan Agosta who last played for Canada in 2018.
Meghan Agosta is of Canada's most decorated players. After announcing her retirement from Canada's national team program in 2024, and not having seen Agosta in action since 2018, it was expected we'd soon see Agosta's name on Hall of Fame ballot.
Instead this week, Meghan Agota's name appeared on a different list, the PWHL's Draft eligibility list.
The 39-year-old who works as a police officer in Vancouver is conceivably eyeing a return to the sport. While it might come through the draft, it could also come in the form of a camp invitation from Vancouver, or any one of the PWHL's franchise looking for a veteran presence.
Agosta was on hand for the Vancouver Goldeneyes' official launch prior to the 2025-26 season and spoke about how much she'd like to play in the league.
“I would love to play. Working full-time in the city as a police officer, being a coach, and having two kids is very busy, but you never know what the future holds,” Agosta said at the time. "If it’s meant to be and it can work out, I’m not going to say ‘no.’”
When the 2026 PWHL Draft declaration period opened, Agosta did as she said, she didn't say 'no,' instead she said 'yes' and threw her name into the hat.
A Ruthven, Ontario product, Agosta has three Olympic gold medal, two World Championship golds, and seven silver medal from the events a well. She's a two-time Olympic All-Star and was MVP at the 2010 Olympics.
She twice led the CWHL in scoring and was the 2012 CWHL MVP.
Prior to joining the CWHL, Agosta was a four-time First Team All-American and four-time Patty Kazmaier Award top-three finalist with Mercyhurst.
Agosta is not the only player considering a comeback as Laura Fortino, another member of Canada's 2018 Olympic team is also looking to return after declaring for the draft.