2017 CWHL Draft

2017 CWHL Draft
Date August 20, 2017
Location Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, ON
First Selection Courtney Turner

The 2017 CWHL draft was the eighth in the history of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. It took place on August 20, 2017, marking the first time that the Draft involved Kunlun Red Star WIH, one of two expansion teams in the league, [1] who are also joined by the Vanke Rays.

The list of prospects for the Draft included goaltender Noora Raty from Finland, forward Alexandra Carpenter and Melodie Daoust. All three were participants in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Courtney Turner was selected with the first overall pick in the draft, claimed by the Boston Blades. [2]

Top 10 picks

#PlayerPositionTeamCollege
1Courtney TurnerForwardBoston BladesUnion College
2Kristyn Capizzano [3]ForwardToronto FuriesBoston College
3Nicole KostaForwardMarkham ThunderQuinnipiac University
4Melodie DaoustForwardCanadiennes de MontrealMcGill University
5Taryn BaumgardtDefenseCalgary InfernoQuinnipiac University
6Noora RatyGoaltenderKunlun Red Star WIHFinnish National Team
7Cayley MercerForwardVanke RaysClarkson University
8Robyn ChemagoGoaltenderBoston BladesDartmouth College
9Brittany ZubackForwardToronto FuriesUniversity of Vermont
10Lindsay GriggDefenseMarkham ThunderRochester Institute of Technology

References

  1. "Previewing the Prospects: Top CWHL Draftees at Each Position". www.thecwhl.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  2. "CWHL Welcomes 113 New Players in 2017 Draft". www.thecwhl.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  3. "Kristyn Capizzano And Alex Carpenter Taken In 2017 CWHL Draft". www.bcinterruption.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
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