New York selects Princeton forward Sarah Fillier as top pick in PWHL draft
- New York chooses Sarah Fillier as the first pick in the PWHL draft.
- Fillier, a Canadian national team forward, is expected to bring offensive firepower to New York's team.
- Her selection marks an important step in her hockey career as she transitions from Princeton to professional hockey.
Sarah Fillier, a talented hockey player with a degree in psychiatry from Princeton, is now focused on making a difference on a struggling PWHL team in New York. She was selected as the No. 1 pick in the draft and is considered a generational talent. Fillier, a Canadian national team forward, is excited to join her new team and is determined to excel in her hockey career. The draft also saw other talented players being selected, including Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes. The influx of talent in the league has increased competition for roster spots, with players from various countries, such as the Czech Republic, hoping to elevate women's hockey on a global scale. The PWHL is aiming to attract more European players to solidify its position as the top women's league in the world.