Danielle Serdachny, the second overall pick in the 2024 PWHL Draft discusses joining PWHL Ottawa. PWHL Ottawa has come to terms with Canadian national team member and 2024 PWHL Draft second overall pick Danielle Serdachny [https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/danielle-serdachny-picked-second-overall-pwhl-draft-by-ottawa] ahead of the coming season to a three-year deal. “We are thrilled to add Danielle as a core piece of our organization [https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/ottawa-gets-the-full-package-in-danielle-serdachny] for the next 3 years,” said General Manager Mike Hirshfeld. “We love her complete 200-foot hockey game and the skill and goal-scoring she will bring to our lineup. We believe she has the opportunity to develop into one of the best players in the PWHL and are excited to watch her game grow to new heights in Ottawa.” A native of Edmonton, AB, Serdachny had the most memorable moment of her young career on April 14, when she scored the golden goal that enabled the Canadian national team to defeat their American rivals in the final game of the IIHF Women's World Championship. It was her second appearance in the tournament–– she won a silver medal in Brampton, Ontario, in 2023. In 2024, Serdachny completed her college career at Colgate University with an impressive 61 points (22 goals and 39 assists) in 40 games, also serving as team captain. In total, she collected 238 points in 180 NCAA games. “I am extremely excited and honoured to officially be a member of the PWHL Ottawa organization,” said Serdachny. “I am looking forward to beginning this next chapter in my career and am beyond excited to join the players, staff, management, and fans in Ottawa.”
