The defender from Edina, MN, was drafted 11th overall by the Charge in the 2026 PWHL Draft and is the first selection to sign with the team.
On Wednesday, the Ottawa Charge announced the signing of first-round draft selection and three-time NCAA National Champion, Vivian Jungels, to a one-year Standard Player Agreement.
“Vivian is a really smooth skater with a hockey IQ that is off the charts,” said Mike Hirshfeld, Charge General Manager, via team release. “She’s a great player that plays the game the right way and who makes the right plays, including a good first pass out of the defensive zone, and we think that she will have an impact right away in this league. She was right at the top of our list, and we’re excited to have her join our team.”
Jungels, from Edina, MN, played her collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin alongside Caroline Harvey, where she recorded 75 points (19G, 56A) in 162 career games. Before heading to Wisconsin, Jungels received the Ms. Minnesota Hockey Award, which is awarded to the best female senior high school player in the state.
“I’m incredibly excited to begin my professional career with the Ottawa Charge and have the opportunity to play at this level,” said Jungels. “I can’t wait to get to Ottawa, step into the locker room and start building relationships with my teammates and the community. I’m looking forward to learning, competing and being part of this special group.”
The Charge now have 19 players under contract for the upcoming season, which includes a defence corps made up of Jungels, Ronja Savolainen, Jocelyne Larocque, Kathryn Reilly, Emma Greco, Brooke Hobson and Vita Poniatovskaia.
