DETROIT - Four former Colgate women's hockey players were drafted in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) draft on Wednesday night in the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
Casey Borgiel '26 was selected 22nd overall to PWHL Detroit joining former Raider Sydney Bard '24.
Elyssa Biederman '26 also went to a new expansion team after being selected 30th overall to PWHL Hamilton. Bieds reunites with Kayle Osborne '24 and Allyson Simpson '24 in Hamilton, Ontario.Â
Alexis Petford '26 heard her name called with the 53rd pick as she is headed to PWHL Las Vegas.Â
Neena Brick '25 was the final Raider selection with the 59th pick in the draft by the Ottawa Charge.
Colgate's four selections is the most for the Raiders since the 2024 draft and the third-most in the ECAC.
Casey Borgiel | Round 2 Pick 22 | PWHL Detroit
Collegiate Career Stats:
- Games: 143
- Goals: 11
- Assists: 57
- Points: 68
Coach Decosse on Borgiel: "In only two seasons, Casey left a significant mark on Colgate Women's Ice Hockey. She was a trusted two-way defender who played important minutes for our program and brought competitiveness, poise, and consistency to our back end. Casey is a high-character, team-first person who earned the respect of her teammates and staff. She took pride in mentoring our younger D, consistently did more to improve her game, and brought a mature presence to our room. Casey gave a great deal to our program, and we are excited to watch her continue to grow and bring that same character, work ethic, and impact to the next level."
Elyssa Biederman | Round 3 Pick 30 | PWHL Hamilton
Collegiate Career Stats:
- Games: 155
- Goals: 72
- Assists: 111
- Points: 183 (third-most in program history)
Coach Decosse on Biederman: "Elyssa has been a profoundly impactful player throughout her time at Colgate. On the ice, Elyssa brought exceptional skill, intelligence, creativity, and competitiveness to our program. Just as importantly, Elyssa is a person of high character and integrity, and deeply committed to her process. She is hardworking, focused, and constantly seeking ways to improve her craft. Elyssa has left a lasting mark on Colgate Women's Ice Hockey. We are excited to watch her level of purpose, intelligence, and drive to the next level."
Alexis Petford | Round 5 Pick 53 | PWHL Las Vegas
Collegiate Career Stats:
- Games: 151
- Goals: 77
- Assists: 61
- Points: 138
Coach Decosse on Petford: "Alexis leaves Colgate as someone who consistently elevated the program and the people around her. On the ice, she brought intelligence, competitiveness, and a scorer's mentality. She possesses an elite shot and that much-coveted ability to finish in big moments. Off the ice, Alexis is a person of great integrity who lit up every room she entered. We are incredibly proud of who she is and all that she gave to Colgate Women's Ice Hockey."
Neena Brick | Round 5 Pick 59 | Ottawa Charge
Collegiate Career Stats:
- Games: 150
- Goals: 43
- Assists: 61
- Points: 104
Coach Decosse on Brick: "Neena leaves Colgate as an intelligent and reliable two-way center who consistently made the players around her better. She is a true center who can be trusted defensively, in the faceoff circle, and to help drive offense. Neena is a detailed player with a strong understanding of who she is and how she impacts the game. Her hockey sense shows up most clearly in the way she supports the puck - in transition, off the rush, or in the offensive zone - where she has an uncanny ability to get lost, find soft coverage, and create options for her teammates. Neena brought intelligence and consistency to our program, and we are excited to watch those qualities translate to the next level."
