CBC Sports reporter who writes about the PWHL and more. [email protected] / Author @author_kdonk
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Six players making their world championship debut, and some familiar faces who've played their way back on to Hockey Canada's radar.
My look at Canada's world championship roster, and what it all means at the beginning of a new Olympic quad: cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/ca…
The IOC's executive board has announced an increase in the number of women's hockey players competing at the 2030 Olympics.
Women will now make up 45.6% of hockey athletes (from 43.4%).
In 2026, the men's tournament had 25-player rosters compared to 23 for women's teams.
Karissa Donkin retweeted
Kawhi is back
We’re still in the World Cup
The Jays are on a 1-game winning streak
What a time to be Canadian
The PWHL announced its first outside investors earlier this week.
For the Ilitch Companies, it was a partnership years in the making.
My story on how the “significant” investment came together, and what it all means:
cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pw…
Karissa Donkin retweeted
When Ismaël Koné arrived in Montreal from the Ivory Coast, he used to go to Loyola Park after a snowfall shovel a patch for him and the ball and just play. His soccer journey is quintessentially Canadian. He's adored in St. Laurent and Montreal, and now across Canada #CanMNT
Avi Adam drafted to the Montreal Victoire, Jacob Shaffelburg credited with a men’s World Cup goal…this might be the biggest 24 hours ever in the Annapolis Valley. 🍎
UBC Thunderbirds forward, Grace Elliott, becomes the first U Sports player selected in this year’s PWHL Draft, going 38th overall to Seattle.
At six-foot-two, I believe she would be the tallest player in the league.
To the surprise of no one, University of Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey goes 1st overall to Vancouver.
A big hug with her teammate and best friend, Laila Edwards, after her name is called.
Laila shouldn’t have to wait too long to hear her name called tonight.
University of Minnesota forward Abbey Murphy goes second to the Seattle Torrent. Lots of pure skill, and she immediately makes Seattle harder to play against.
It was an easy vote for Caroline Harvey as IIHF Female Player of the Year. A look back at her season:
-Olympic MVP
-NCAA champion
-Patty Kazmaier winner
And tonight, she's likely to add first-overall PWHL draft pick to that résumé. Pretty great year.
A special year recognised with a special honour. 🏆 The @USAHockey star Caroline “KK” Harvey has been named the 2026 #IIHF Female Player of the Year. 🇺🇸 #WomensWorlds
Read more: iihf.com/en/news/75243/harve…
Happy PWHL Draft day from Detroit.
Some reading to get you ready for tonight:
-My story on generational defender Caroline Harvey, who's likely to go no. 1: cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pw…
-Why Abbey Murphy is the most unique prospect in this year's class: cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/ab…
Karissa Donkin retweeted
The NHL will no longer be shown on CBC.
In its place, CBC will launch a new Saturday night prime time show on CBC and streaming on CBC Gem, featuring Canadian athletes competing at home and at the biggest events around the world.
Story: cbc.ca/sports/cbc-nhl-hockey…
The PWHL Draft will be six rounds. Here is the (very) long-awaited selection order:
1. Vancouver
2. Seattle
3. Detroit
4. San Jose
5. Las Vegas
6. Hamilton
7. New York
8. Toronto
9. Minnesota
10. Boston
11. Ottawa
12. Montréal
Good morning from the airport, where I'm headed to Detroit for the PWHL Awards and Draft this week.
Caroline Harvey is a name you'll hear a lot this week. We chatted last week about her incredible year, and her rise to top PWHL prospect:
cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pw…