PWHL Seattle Entry Draft Tracker 2025
Seattle’s PWHL team is officially on the clock.
By Silvia Leija Rosas, edited by Charles Hamaker
Ottawa, ON, Canada - After hiring Meghan Turner as General Manager in May, Seattle started building its team by signing stars like Hilary Knight, Alex Carpenter, and Cayla Barnes. Then, at the Expansion Draft on June 9th, the team added seven more players, including standout defender Aneta Tejralová and promising forward Hannah Bilka.
Now comes the Entry Draft in Ottawa. Seattle picks last in the first round but will have chances throughout the six-round draft to add young talent and fill key roster spots.
Follow along with us as we track every Seattle pick with quick notes on each player and how they fit. Let’s see how Seattle builds for the future.
PWHL Seattle first round pick Jenna Buglioni (Center) with PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford (Left) and PWHL Seattle general manager Meghan Turner (Right) at the PWHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. (Photo via the PWHL)
First round, 8th overall pick: Jenna Buglioni (F), Ohio State
Seattle made its first-ever PWHL Draft pick count, selecting forward Jenna Buglioni out of Ohio State at 8th overall.
A two-time NCAA champion, WCHA tournament winner, and five-year cornerstone for the Buckeyes, Buglioni finished her college career with 166 points–just the sixth player in OSU history to crack the 150 mark. She wore the “C” during the 2024-25 season, and even sang the national anthem on her own senior night.
At 5'3", Buglioni is one of the smaller forwards in the draft, but she seemingly plays like someone who’s spent her entire career proving height doesn’t mean much when your hockey IQ is sky-high. She’s slippery and relentless. Last season, she put up 42 points, including 17 goals and three shorthanded–tied for third-most in the NCAA.
On this Seattle roster, Buglioni will slide in perfectly as a middle-six forward with upside. She’s not coming in to carry the offense, but that’s exactly the point. She will likely complement the existing veteran firepower with responsible, versatile play. Buglioni gives this team options, and she brings the kind of mature, playoff-ready game that expands what Seattle can do offensively without sacrificing structure.
This is a smart, high-floor pick for a new franchise looking to establish identity and reliability. She’s local-ish too–a Port Moody, BC product–and you can already picture her becoming a fan favorite. Welcome to Seattle, Jenna. You’re making history.
PWHL Seattle second round pick Hannah Murphy (Left) with PWHL Seattle general manager Meghan Turner (Right) at the PWHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. (Photo via the PWHL)
Second round, 15th overall pick: Hannah Murphy, (G), Colgate
With their second pick of the night, Seattle went to the crease, selecting Colgate goaltender Hannah Murphy at 15th overall. It’s a pick that speaks to both need and vision. Murphy is one of the most consistent, battletested goaltenders in this class–a four-year starter who backstopped Colgate to three ECAC titles, served as team captain and leaves the program as its all-time leader in shutouts with 15. Murphy’s 2024-25 season was her strongest yet: a .942 save percentage, nearly 900 saves in 31 games and a 25-6 record for one of the top defensive teams in this country. She plays a calm, positional game and handles the high-shot-volume games without losing control. She posted a career-high 55 saves in an overtime win this past season–a game that says a lot about her endurance and sharpness.
Seattle already made a statement upfront by drafting Buglioni and with Murphy, theyre adding balance and reliability at the back. This is a team that wants to play with structure and tempo, and Murphy fits that system perfectly. What makes this pick even more strategic is how Murphy complements Seattle’s earlier free agent signing of Corinne Schroeder. Schroeder thrives on athleticism and aggressiveness; Murphy seems like she can bring economy of movement and control. Together they can hopefully give Seattle a tandem that can be rotated with confidence early on.
Third round, 24th overall pick: Lily Deliadenis, (F), Cornell
Seattle continues to build its offensive depth with the selection of Cornell forward Lily Delianedis at 24th overall in Round 3. Over four seasons with the Big Red, Delianedis amassed 110 career points (53 goals, 57 assists), playing a key role in consecutive Ivy League titles, an ECAC Championship, and a Frozen Four appearance. She demonstrated clutch performance with two game-winners in the 2024-25 campaign, including a decisive triple-overtime goal in the ECAC semifinal against Clarkson.
At 5'4", Delianedis brings a competitive edge and strong faceoff game–leading Cornell in faceoff wins with a .652 percentage as a senior. Delianedis adds a reliable two-way pivot who can step into the third line and contribute on special teams, particularly at the dot and in transition. Her work ethic and hockey sense also complement newly drafted Jenna Buglioni and existing depth pieces, giving Seattle options that balance offense and structure. Delianedis might not grab the headlines initially, but in Seattle’s system, she has the opportunity to grow to be the kind of dependable forward who shows up every night, wins draws, collects secondary points, and brings consistency.
Fourth round, 31st overall pick: Jada Habisch, (F), UCONN
Seattle strengthened its middle-six depth with Jada Habisch, chosen 24th overall in Round 3. The Buffalo, Minnesota native wrapped up a stellar career at UConn, finishing fifth on the team in 2024-25 with 14 goals and 5 assists in 27 games, including scoring in back-to-back wins over Boston University to clinch Hockey East regular-season and tournament titles. She also led her team in goals for three straight seasons, wrapping her final year with eight game-winning goals.
With Seattle's veterans like Knight, Carpenter, and Serdachny leading the charge up front, Habisch can add to that secondary scoring and gritty energy. We imagine she’ll slot into the third or fourth line, potentially on penalty kill shifts, and give the coaching staff a dependable option who can maintain tempo and drive possession. Her knack for late-game goals and situational awareness complements the team's identity, mixing skilled stars with dependable, smart players who elevate the group as a whole.
Seattle’s front-end picks already provide flash; Habisch brings consistency and bite, a quality that could turn out to be a quietly pivotal part of the roster’s success
Fifth round, 40th overall pick: Lyndie Lodbell, (D), Penn State
With pick 40 in round 5, Seattle took Lyndie Lobdell, a defender who just wrapped up her Penn State career as the all-time points leader for Penn State defenders. She racked up 84 career points (18 goals, 66 assists) over 168 games–the most in program history for any player. In her final season, she posted 21 points and led the team in blocked shots with 46.
At 5'7, Lobdell combines solid size with a sharp hockey IQ and fearless positioning. She’s consistently excelled at transition play, quarterbacked the power play and blocked shots in critical moments, including the OT winner that clinched Penn State’s AHA regular-season crown. Penn State head coach Jeff Kampersal praised her as “one of the last DD (defensive defenders) in college hockey.”
With Lobdell, Seattle is gaining more than just one offensive-minded blueliner–she can easily be a stabilizer. With a presence like Cayla Barnes anchoring the back end, Lobdell complements the roster by adding depth, reliability and special teams value. She should slot into the third pairing or penalty kill unit and should give Seattle a versatile option to lean on in tight games and playoff minutes. Lobdell may not turn heads with highlight-reel plays just yet, but she’ll make Seattle a tougher team to play against.
Sixth round, 47th overall pick: Olivia Wallin, (F), Minnesota Duluth
With their final pick of the night, Seattle PWHL chose a dynamic right-shot forward with Olivia Wallin from the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Oakville, Ontario native wrapped up a standout college career with 126 points (57G, 69A) in 159 games, including a breakout 2024-25 season where she scored 16 goals and 24 assists in 39 games.
At 5'7", Wallin combines two-way reliability with offensive urgency; skating with pace, making quality zone entries, and digging pucks out of traffic. To Seattle, she adds a versatile, heavy-footed winger who can fill multiple roles–be it adding depth at even strength, contributing on the third power play, or sustaining pressure on the penalty kill in a pinch. In a league built on balance, Wallin’s blend of grit, skill, and consistency is exactly the kind of glue that strengthens line combos and smooths out that middle-six.
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