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After a tremendous season ending with the program’s second NCAA Tournament appearance, UConn women’s hockey had three players selected in this year’s PWHL Draft, a new school record. All three of this year’s picks originally hail from Canada, landed in the third or fourth rounds, and are heading to expansion franchises.
Tia Chan was the first Husky off the board, at 28th overall, to San Jose with the fourth pick in the 3rd round. The All-American goalie and back-to-back Hockey East Goaltender of the Year is UConn’s all-time leader in wins (70), save percentage (.946), and shutouts (25). This past season, the Hamilton, Ontario native was named National Women’s Goalie of the Year, setting or tying single-season program records for wins (27), saves (1,122), and save percentage (.951).
Kyla Josifovic went 39th overall to Detroit with the third pick in the fourth round, while Megan Woodworth was selected three picks later at 42nd overall to Hamilton.
A team captain this past season, Josifovic notched career highs in goals (16) and assists (24) as she played all 39 games and became the first Husky with a 40-point season since 2008. The Burlington, Ontario native served as a reliable forward from the moment she stepped on campus, playing 144 games in four years at UConn.
Woodworth also played in all 39 games last year and 144 in her career, recording career highs this past season in goals (16), assists (11), and points (27). The Berwick, Nova Scotia native also led UConn’s forwards with 41 blocked shots.
The PWHL’s 2026 season ended on May 20th with the Montreal Victoire hoisting the Walter Cup, awarded to the playoff champion. The league added four expansion teams this offseason: San Jose, Detroit, Hamilton (ON), and Las Vegas.
The Huskies had two PWHL Draft picks in 2025: D Ava Rinker and F Jada Habisch, picked 30th and 31st overall, respectively. Habisch logged one goal in 11 games for the expansion Seattle Torrent, while Rinker did not suit up for the team that drafted her, the Minnesota Frost.
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