The 2026 PWHL Draft once again showcased Northeastern as one of the premier pipelines to professional women’s hockey, with four former Huskies hearing their names called across the first four rounds. Defender Jules Constantinople, captain Lily Shannon, forward Jaden Bogden, and defender Tory Mariano will each begin the next chapter of their careers after helping shape one of the most successful eras in program history.
The quartet represents a variety of paths to the professional level. Constantinople and Shannon spent four years developing under head coach Dave Flint before finishing their careers with a Frozen Four appearance this past season. Bogden transferred to Northeastern after three seasons at Clarkson and quickly became an integral piece of the Huskies’ forward group, while Mariano earned her selection despite not playing during the 2025-26 campaign.
From Patty Kazmaier winners and Olympians to PWHL stars, Northeastern has consistently developed players capable of making the jump to the professional ranks. This year’s class reflects the depth of talent the program continues to produce, with each player bringing a different skill set and role to their new organization.
Here’s a closer look at each of Northeastern’s four selections from the 2026 PWHL Draft and what they bring to their new clubs.
Jules Constantinople — Vancouver Goldeneyes, Round 3, Pick No. 25
The first Husky off the board was defender Jules Constantinople, who was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the 25th overall pick in the third round.
Constantinople leaves Northeastern as one of the most accomplished defensemen in program history and one of the most reliable blue liners in the country. A four-year contributor for the Huskies, she appeared in 143 career games, recording 16 goals, 47 assists, and 63 points while serving as the backbone of a Northeastern defense that consistently ranked among the nation’s best.
Her senior season was the strongest of her collegiate career. Constantinople skated in all 39 games, posting career highs with seven goals, 17 assists, and 24 points.
While her offensive production took a significant step forward, her defensive game remained her defining trait. She finished fourth nationally with 89 blocked shots and was routinely tasked with shutting down opponents’ top lines in the biggest moments of the season.
The accolades followed naturally. Constantinople was named Hockey East Defender of the Year and earned First Team All-Star honors in 2026. Those awards added to an already impressive resume that included a Hockey East Second Team All-Star selection in 2024, three consecutive Hockey East All-Tournament Team appearances, and back-to-back New England Division I All-Star honors.
The fit in Vancouver is an intriguing one. The Goldeneyes made rebuilding their blue line a priority, selecting three defenders in the draft, headlined by No. 1 overall pick Caroline “KK” Harvey before adding Constantinople in the third round and Ashley Messier in the sixth.
Vancouver already boasts plenty of offensive firepower from the back end with Sophie Jaques and Ashton Bell leading the way. Constantinople’s physical, defense-first style and willingness to block shots complements that group well, while her heavy shot from the point gives the Goldeneyes another option capable of contributing offensively without sacrificing reliability in her own zone.
Lily Shannon — PWHL San Jose, Round 4, Pick No. 40
Few players embodied Northeastern’s identity over the last four seasons quite like Lily Shannon. Selected by PWHL San Jose with the 40th overall pick in the fourth round, Shannon leaves Boston after developing from a promising rookie into one of the nation’s premier two-way forwards.
The Huskies captain saved her best season for last. Skating in all 39 games during the 2025-26 campaign, Shannon set career highs across the board with 19 goals, 24 assists, and 43 points.
She finished second on the team in scoring while leading Northeastern with six game-winning goals, repeatedly delivering in the biggest moments of the season. Her efforts earned Hockey East First Team All-Star and New England All-Star honors, adding to a collegiate resume that began with a Hockey East All-Rookie Team selection as a freshman.
What separated Shannon from many of her peers was her complete game. While her offensive production was among the best in Hockey East, she remained a force defensively and was the only player in the country to record at least 40 points and 40 blocked shots during the season.
Across 144 career games, she totaled 45 goals, 47 assists, and 92 points while helping lead Northeastern to another Frozen Four berth in her final season. Her leadership became equally important off the scoresheet, serving as a steady presence for a roster that battled through injuries and adversity throughout the year.
The fit in San Jose makes plenty of sense. While the team’s draft began with versatile Wisconsin standout Laila Edwards, the organization spent the rest of the draft adding forward depth, selecting Shannon alongside Sloane Matthews, Mckenna Van Gelder, and Reichen Kirchmair. Rather than searching for one-dimensional scorers, the expansion club appeared intent on building a deep, reliable forward group.
Shannon joins a forward corps that already includes Maddi Wheeler, Kristin O’Neill, Anne Cherkowski, and Natalie Mlýnková. Her ability to contribute in every situation should complement that group well. Whether it’s matching up against an opponent’s top line, killing penalties, or providing secondary scoring, Shannon has already shown throughout her Northeastern career that she can thrive in whatever role she’s asked to play.
Jaden Bogden — Boston Fleet, Round 4, Pick No. 46
After spending her first three collegiate seasons at Clarkson, Jaden Bogden arrived at Northeastern looking to take the next step in her game. Two years later, that decision paid off, as the forward heard her name called by the Boston Fleet with the 46th overall pick in the fourth round of the PWHL Draft.
Before transferring to Northeastern, Bogden appeared in 99 games at Clarkson, tallying 10 goals and nine assists while helping the Golden Knights reach three NCAA Tournaments.
Bogden immediately became an important piece of the Huskies’ lineup upon arriving in Boston. Across 68 games at Northeastern, she recorded 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points, providing a reliable offensive presence while also earning a reputation as one of the team’s most responsible two-way forwards.
Combining her production at both schools, she finished her collegiate career with 24 goals, 32 assists, and 56 points across 167 games.
Bogden joins one of the PWHL’s deepest forward groups, meaning earning a regular lineup spot will be no easy task. The Fleet selected just one other forward in the draft, Jenna Goodwin, instead prioritizing three defenders with their remaining picks. Boston’s approach suggests the organization was looking for complementary pieces rather than top-line scoring.
With established forwards already occupying many of Boston’s offensive roles, Bogden’s path to regular minutes will likely come through her physicality and work ethic.
Her relentless forecheck, responsible play away from the puck, and ability to wear down opposing defenses are traits that translate well to a bottom-six role, giving the Fleet another dependable option capable of impacting games beyond the scoresheet.
Tory Mariano — Ottawa Charge, Round 4, Pick No. 47
Mariano spent four seasons at Northeastern, appearing in 131 games while recording six goals, 25 assists, and 31 points. Although her offensive numbers never jumped off the page, her value came from the stability she provided on the blue line.
Throughout her career, she became a trusted option in every situation, regularly drawing difficult defensive assignments while helping anchor one of the nation’s top defensive units.
Her willingness to sacrifice her body became a defining characteristic of her game. Mariano blocked 44 shots as a sophomore and 42 as a junior before leading the Huskies with 79 blocked shots during the 2024-25 season, routinely disrupting scoring chances and serving as one of Northeastern’s most dependable penalty killers.
Her final collegiate season came in 2024-25, when she served as an alternate captain for a Huskies team that once again competed near the top of Hockey East and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. By then, Mariano had established herself as one of the program’s steadiest veterans, bringing experience, leadership, and a defense-first mentality every night.
Ottawa’s draft class was heavily tilted toward forwards after addressing the blue line early with Wisconsin defender Vivian Jungels at No. 11 overall. From there, the Charge spent the remainder of the draft adding four forwards, leaving Mariano as their lone additional defensive selection.
She joins an established defensive core already anchored by veterans Jocelyn Larocque, Ronja Savolainen, and former Northeastern captain Brooke Hobson, a group that brings significant experience and top-end minutes on Ottawa’s back end. With that structure in place, Mariano projects more as a depth option than an immediate lineup regular as she transitions to the professional level.
Still, her steady defensive game and long track record at Northeastern give Ottawa a reliable, low-risk option who can step in when needed and provide stability in a limited role, particularly in a league where depth on the blue line often becomes critical over a long season.
Armaan Vij is the Editor-in-Chief for WRBB Sports. He has covered Northeastern hockey, baseball, and rowing both on-air and in print for the past two years. Read all his articles here.