- May 21, 2026
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One of the top talents in women’s hockey has inked her first pro contract.
On Tuesday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced that the team has signed defender Caroline Harvey to a three-year contract, which will carry through the 2028-29 season.
Harvey entered the 2026 PWHL Draft as the unanimous top prospect. It was no surprise that the Goldeneyes selected the former Wisconsin Badger with the No. 1 pick in Detroit back in June.
Harvey enters the PWHL as arguably the best defender in the world, and one of the best skaters, period. She has more than enough talent to help turn the young franchise’s fortunes around after a tough first year in the league.
In her four years with the Badgers, the Pelham, N.H. native excelled under head coach Mark Johnson. She posted over 60 points in each of the past two campaigns, matching a career-high in goals (18) this past year, while posting new bests in assists (46) and points (64).
Harvey led all rearguards in scoring, finishing tied for third in the NCAA in points and second in assists behind Badger teammate Lacey Eden. Harvey’s play earned her a third straight First-Team All-American selection and the Patty Kazmaier Award as the best player in women’s college hockey. She and the Badgers went to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the NCAA championship for the second year in a row, giving the program a record nine national championships.
In 147 games with Wisconsin, Harvey scored 54 goals and 147 assists for 201 points, ranking 10th all-time in points as a Badger.
On top of that, Harvey rose to the occasion on the world stage in Milan. Along with helping the United States win an Olympic gold medal for just the third time in women’s hockey, she finished tied with Megan Keller for most points in the tournament (9), earning best defender and most valuable player honors.
The Olympic gold is only the latest hardware Harvey has earned in the international game. She was a key part of the Americans’ gold medals at the 2023 and 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships, and was part of the 2022 Olympic and 2024 Women’s Worlds teams that won silver. Harvey also won silver and gold at the 2019 and 2020 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championships.
The signing gives Vancouver 19 players under standard contract for the 2026-27 season. The team isn’t allowed to sign anymore until training camp begins in November.
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On Tuesday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced that the team has signed defender Caroline Harvey to a three-year contract, which will carry through the 2028-29 season.
Harvey entered the 2026 PWHL Draft as the unanimous top prospect. It was no surprise that the Goldeneyes selected the former Wisconsin Badger with the No. 1 pick in Detroit back in June.
Harvey enters the PWHL as arguably the best defender in the world, and one of the best skaters, period. She has more than enough talent to help turn the young franchise’s fortunes around after a tough first year in the league.
In her four years with the Badgers, the Pelham, N.H. native excelled under head coach Mark Johnson. She posted over 60 points in each of the past two campaigns, matching a career-high in goals (18) this past year, while posting new bests in assists (46) and points (64).
Harvey led all rearguards in scoring, finishing tied for third in the NCAA in points and second in assists behind Badger teammate Lacey Eden. Harvey’s play earned her a third straight First-Team All-American selection and the Patty Kazmaier Award as the best player in women’s college hockey. She and the Badgers went to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the NCAA championship for the second year in a row, giving the program a record nine national championships.
In 147 games with Wisconsin, Harvey scored 54 goals and 147 assists for 201 points, ranking 10th all-time in points as a Badger.
On top of that, Harvey rose to the occasion on the world stage in Milan. Along with helping the United States win an Olympic gold medal for just the third time in women’s hockey, she finished tied with Megan Keller for most points in the tournament (9), earning best defender and most valuable player honors.
The Olympic gold is only the latest hardware Harvey has earned in the international game. She was a key part of the Americans’ gold medals at the 2023 and 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships, and was part of the 2022 Olympic and 2024 Women’s Worlds teams that won silver. Harvey also won silver and gold at the 2019 and 2020 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championships.
The signing gives Vancouver 19 players under standard contract for the 2026-27 season. The team isn’t allowed to sign anymore until training camp begins in November.
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