General view of hockey sticks. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images Expansion club PWHL Vancouver announced the signings of three 2025 draft picks on Tuesday.
Defender Nina Jobst-Smith (third round), forward Brianna Brooks (fourth) and forward Madison Samoskevich (fifth) agreed to one-year contracts.
Vancouver opens its inaugural season on Nov. 21 against fellow league newcomer Seattle.
Jobst-Smith, 24, tallied 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) in 37 games at Minnesota-Duluth in 2024-25.
Brooks, 23, posted 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 38 games last season at Penn State.
Samoskevich, 22, recorded 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 38 games last season at Quinnipiac.
–Field Level Media
