Erin Ambrose became Montreal's first round pick in the PWHL Draft going 6th overall.

Erin Ambrose, 29, has been selected 6th overall, the final pick in the first round of the PWHL Draft by Montreal.

Ambrose is a long time member of Canada's national team and played last season for the PWHPA's Team Sonnet. With Canada, Ambrose has won both Olympic and World Championship gold and was named a World Championship all-star in 2021. She also captained Team Canada's U-18 national team earning two gold medals and Best Defender honors in 2012.

Prior to this season, Ambrose played in both the PWHPA and CWHL, where she was named the 2019 CWHL Defender of the Year while playing for the Montreal Canadiennes.

At the NCAA level, Ambrose helped Clarkson win a national championship in 2014, the same season she was named a Patty Kazmaier nominee.

The blueliner is widely considered one of the top defenders in the world.