2017 CWHL Draft
| 2017 CWHL Draft | |||||
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| Date | August 20, 2017 | ||||
| Location | Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, ON | ||||
| First Selection | Courtney Turner | ||||
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The 2017 CWHL draft will be the eighth in the history of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. Scheduled to take place in late August 2017, it shall mark the first time that the Draft involves the Kunlun Red Star WIH, one of two expansion teams in the league, who are also joined by the Vanke Rays.
The list of prospects for the Draft included goaltender Noora Raty from Finland, forward Alexandra Carpenter and Melodie Daoust. All three were participants in Ice hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament. Courtney Turner was selected with the first overall pick in the draft, claimed by the Boston Blades.
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