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Turns out the road to Hamilton runs through Nova Scotia. 🙌

Congrats to Berwick’s Megan Woodworth on hearing her name called! 🌊🏒

HAMMER TIME 🔨

Big congrats to Berwick's Megan Woodworth who has been picked 42nd overall by PWHL Hamilton in the 2026 PWHL Draft! 🙌

Megan is the second Nova Scotian to hear her name called in Detroit tonight. 💜

Good luck in the Hammer, Megan! 🔨

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🚨 HUGE Valley hockey moment! 🚨

Congratulations to Avi Adam on becoming the highest-drafted Nova Scotian in PWHL history.

The next generation is watching. 💜

THE VALLEY ➡️ THE VICTOIRE

Huge congratulations to Wolfville's Avi Adam who has been selected 24th overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft by the Victoire de Montréal. It's the highest a Nova Scotian has ever been picked i n the draft.

Pretty special to have Montreal head coach (and proud Nova Scotian) Kori Cheverie make the selection. 💜

All the best with the Victoire, Avi! 👏👏👏

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🚨 IT’S PWHL DRAFT DAY! 🚨

Today is the day! Over in Detroit, the next chapter of professional women’s hockey is being written, and our entire Valley hockey community is bursting with pride!

We want to send the biggest, loudest "Good Luck" wishes to our own hometown heroes hitting the draft board today:

✨ Avi Adam
✨ Meadow Carman
✨ Megan Woodworth
✨ Brette Pettet

To watch these four incredible women go from skating on our local Annapolis Valley rinks to standing on the cusp of the pros is nothing short of magical. They aren't just chasing their own dreams today—they are actively making history.

But today is about even more than our four local superstars. We are sending love and good luck to ALL the incredible women declaring for the draft today. Every single one of them is a pioneer helping to build a future where young girls don’t just watch professional sports on TV—they see a real, clear path to get there themselves.

To every young player currently wearing the Valley Wild jersey: look at the screen today. Soak it in. These women paved the road so that one day, it can be your turn. 💙🤍

The draft kicks off tonight at 6:00 PM AST! Put on your jerseys, grab your cheering squad, and let’s make sure they can hear the Annapolis Valley all the way in Detroit! 📣🏒

🚨 ONE WEEK UNTIL DRAFT DAY! 🚨

The 2026 PWHL Draft is exactly one week away, and the countdown is in the home stretch! Following our features on Avi Adam, Meadow Carman, and Megan Woodworth, we are concluding our weekly Spotlight Series with the final local superstar declared for the June 17th draft in Detroit. Let’s show the hockey world the power of our Valley community! 🇨🇦🏒

VALLEY PRIDE SPOTLIGHT: BRETTE PETTET (Kentville)

When it comes to elite hockey in our region, Brette is a household name. After a dominant four-year pro career overseas, she brings an incredibly experienced, "pro-ready" leadership presence to this year's draft pool!

Annapolis Valley Roots: Grew up developing her elite skill set in local youth programs before moving away to hone her game at the world-renowned Shattuck-St. Mary's prep school to prepare for the highest levels.

The NCAA Standard: Played 172 career games for the powerhouse University of Wisconsin Badgers, racking up 95 points, helping lead the team to two NCAA National Championships, and serving as a team captain! 🫡🏆

Championship Pedigree: A proven winner across the globe, capturing a U18 World Championship Silver Medal with Team Canada before spending four elite seasons wearing the captain's "C" for Djurgårdens IF in Sweden's top pro league! 🇸🇪🥇

Academic Elite: Her character has turned heads for years—she graduated from Wisconsin with a stellar GPA with a double major in Civil & Environmental Engineering, proving you can dominate at the highest athletic level while thriving academically. 🎓🌍

Brette's incredible journey from our local rinks to captaining elite teams on the world stage shows our young athletes exactly what can be achieved through dedication and passion. Best of luck in Detroit, Brette!

And that wraps up our draft countdown spotlight! We are so incredibly proud of Avi, Meadow, Megan, and Brette.
Set those reminders, Valley hockey family! Next week, we cheer louder than ever. 💙

🗓️ DRAFT DAY: Wednesday, June 17th

Valley Wild alum Megan Woodworth representing at the NCAA Career in Sports Forum. Proof that female hockey doesn't just build great athletes—it builds future leaders. 💪🍁

Huge congratulations to Mae Batherson on signing a historic two-year deal as one of the first-ever players for PWHL Las Vegas! 🎰🔥

Mae is a Valley girl through and through, and the energy across our community today is electric. Her roots run deep here, and she is a massive inspiration and role model to so many of our Valley Wild players who look up to her.

Seeing one of our own head to the desert as a cornerstone for a brand-new franchise is pure magic. Las Vegas is getting an absolute powerhouse on the blue line!

The entire Valley Wild community is standing up and cheering for you, Mae. Go show Vegas how the Valley does it! 🏔️✈️🎲

COUNTDOWN TO DRAFT DAY!

The 2026 PWHL Draft is just around the corner, and the countdown continues! Following our features on Avi Adam and Meadow Carman, we are continuing to roll out our weekly Spotlight Series highlighting the incredible local athletes who have officially declared for the June 17th draft in Detroit. Let’s keep showing the hockey world the power of our Valley community! 🇨🇦🏒

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MEGAN WOODWORTH (Berwick)

From Berwick to the big lights of Hockey East, Megan has developed into an extraordinary, high-speed impact forward. Analysts routinely praise her tenacious pace, relentless 200-foot game, and incredible on-ice grit!

Valley Wild Roots: Skated with Valley Wild through her core minor hockey development, bringing that signature local determination to the ice before moving on to star at the prestigious Kent School.

The NCAA Standard: An absolute iron woman who played 144 career games for the UConn Huskies, breaking out in her senior year to lead the entire roster with a spectacular 16 goals and 27 points.

Championship Pedigree: A proven winner on the biggest stages. She etched her name into program history by scoring the legendary Overtime Game-Winning Goal against Northeastern to capture UConn's historic, first-ever Hockey East Championship title! 🏆🥇

National All-American: Her resilient character has turned heads for years—she overcame multiple major injuries to earn prestigious 2026 NSCA Strength & Conditioning All-American honors this spring for her ultimate accountability and maturity. 🎓💪

Megan's relentless work ethic on the ice and her ultimate resilience off it prove exactly what it takes to reach the highest levels of the game. She is a massive inspiration to our entire association and the next generation of players following in her footsteps. We are so proud of you, Megan—go knock 'em dead in Detroit!

🗓️ DRAFT DAY: June 17, 2026