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Defending champion Minnesota hosted the 2024 pro women's hockey draft and the team didn't shy away from controversy in the wake of their popular general manager's abrupt firing.
PWHL Minnesota coach Ken Klee declined comment about Natalie Darwitz and made the team's draft selections, selecting Canadian defender Claire Thompson with the No. 3 overall pick.
Former Gophers star Amanda Kessel is among the players available for the PWHL draft, along with Abby Boreen, who has already helped lead PWHL Minnesota to a title.