While 42 players were scooped up in the PWHL Draft, there are dozens remaining who could earn roster spots on a PWHL team this season. Here's a look at the top remaining prospects following the draft.
While the 2024 PWHL Draft is in the books, there are plenty of talented players remaining who could impact rosters this season. In fact, some could surprise and outperform many of the players who were chosen in the seven round, 42 pick 2024 Draft. Here's a look at the top undrafted players remaining for PWHL teams to look at.
Forwards
Laura Kluge, C, Memmingen, DFEL (1996, Germany)
Kluge is big, competitive, a great team player off the ice, and can play a defensive checking role like few in this class. She'll make a team harder to play against, and has the upside to move throughout the lineup. With her combination of size, leadership, and two-way game, teams should be calling on Kluge.
Alexandra Huszak, F, MAC Budapest, EWHL (1995, Hungary)
Huszak could become a late round sleeper with upside to surprise many. She has scored at elite levels across secondary leagues in Europe and Russia, and was a diving force for Hungary to earn promotion this year without Fanni Gasparics.
Abby Moloughney, F, MoDo, SDHL (2000, Canada)
Did put up a lot of points this season in Sweden after lighting up U Sports the year before, but where Moloughney really thrives is in her two way game. If a team is looking for a defensively reliable checker, she could be a big addition in a depth role.
Michelle Lowenhielm, C, SDE, SDHL (1995, Sweden)
A good shooter and strong on the dot, Lowenhielm is a smart player with a high compete level. The former Swedish national team captain won't lose many puck battles and could make a team harder to play against in their bottom six.
Shae Demale, F, SDE, SDHL (2000, Canada)
Demale has a cannon of a shot and is leading SDE in scoring. An All-Canadian last season, Demale has transitioned well to Sweden and could be a welcomed under the radar signing for a team. She can score.
Sadie Peart, C, Quinnpiac, NCAA (2000, USA)
One of the better pivots in the NCAA, Peart is solid in the face-off dot. She has put up consistent, but not eye popping numbers.
Mathea Fischer, F, 1997, SDE, SDHL (1997, Norway)
Norway's captain is a veteran pro, who in a depth role in the PWHL could make a difference. She's not going to put up a ton of points in the league, but she's also not going to be a dip in momentum or a player who is a liability.
Darcie Lappan, F, Clarkson, NCAA (2001, Canada)
She was excellent for Clarkson the last two seasons, showing she can produce. If she heads to Europe, a season playing in a checking league could be the difference. Would be a depth upgrade for multiple clubs.
Other Forwards To Watch: Kaitlyn O'Donohoe, RW, Colgate, NCAA (2001, USA), Ida Kuoppala, F, Maine, NCAA (2000, Finland), Lillian George, F, New Brunswick, U Sports (2000, Canada), Katie Chomiak, F, Nipissing, U Sports (2002, Canada), Theresa Knutson, F, Ambri-Piotta, SWHL (1996, USA), Reece Hunt, F, Minnesota-Duluth, NCAA (2001, Canada), Tatum Amy, F, Leksands, SDHL (1999, Canada), Rosalie Begin-Cyr, F, Concodia, U Sports (1998, Canada), Sarah-Eve Coutu-Godbout, F, Frolunda, SDHL (1997, Canada)
Defenders
Sini Karjalainen, D, Brynas, SDHL (1999, Finland)
Karjalainen's offense dropped off this year from her NCAA career, but she's still one of the best puck moving blueliners outside North America. Brings good size and can play in all three zones. Karjalainen will add much needed depth to a PWHL blueline and has enough upside to grow into a bigger role.
Rylind MacKinnon, D, British Columbia (2000, Canada)
Standing 5-foot-10, MacKinnon is a rangey blueliner who uses her reach and size to take away lanes and space. A good skater for her size, hasn't looked out of place at Hockey Canada camps. Can contribute offensively. There will be an adaptation, but MacKinnon has a higher ceiling than many defenders selected in this draft.
Emma Bergesen, D, Mount Royal, USports (1999, Norway)
A good skater who can jump into the play, Bergesen is one of the best defenders in Canada, and she's also been the staple for Team Norway. Back-to-back First Team All-Canadian, and also named the Top Defender at the 2022 World Championship D1A tournament. Signed to play in Sweden, if Bergesen doesn't sign in the PWHL, there will likely be team clambering for her next season after a year of development in the SDHL.
Maggie McEaechern, D, Penn State, NCAA (2001, NCAA)
Former Canadian captain at the U-18 level and NCAA captain, MacEachern is a natural leader, blocks shots, and is reliable in her zone. Not as much offense, but she'll help any team who needs a steadying presence. Could be a free agent addition with quiet impact.
Alexie Guay, D, Clarkson, NCAA (2001, Canada)
A two-time U-18 World Championship All-Star, and tournament Best Defender in 2019, many thought Guay might be playing for Canada's senior national team by now. Skilled defender who is signed to play in Sweden this season.
Chayla Edwards, D, Wisconsin, NCAA (2001, USA)
Last year defensive lapses and blueliners being caught up ice hurt teams. Edwards is steady, she competes hard, and she brings an element of quiet leadership. Rarely caught out of position, Edwards can play consistent minutes, even in a depth role, and could be a player teams look at when examining their depth.
Other Defenders To Watch: Charlotte Akervik, D, Minnesota State, NCAA (2001, USA), Lotti Odnoga, D, SDE HF, SDHL (1999, Hungary), Camryn Wong, D, Connecticut, NCAA (2000, China), Nadia Mattivi, D, Boston University, NCAA (2000, Italy), Aoi Shiga, D, Lugano, SDHL (1999, Japan), Kelly Ann-Nadeau, D, Montreal, USports (1998, Canada), Rachel Teslak, D, Syracuse, NCAA (2001, Canada), Rae Breton, D, New Hampshire, NCAA (2001, Canada)
Goaltenders
Klara Peslarova, G, Brynas, SDHL (1996, Czechia)The goaltenders who went in the 2024 PWHL Draft were all NCAA grads. Peslarova is still one of the best in the world, but it's clear PWHL teams decided to target younger back ups. In 2022, Peslarova was named a tournament All-Star at the World Championships and Olympics, and was the SDHL goalie of the year. Stays square to shooters looking bigger than she is. Rarely scrambling for pucks, but is athletic enough to make saves she shouldn't.
Other Goalies To Watch: Logan Angers, G, Quinnipiac, NCAA (2000, Canada), Kendra Woodland, G, New Brunswick, USports (2000, Canada)