Women's Hockey Brothers Could End Up Selected At NHL Draft

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The 2024 NHL Draft begins tonight, and there are several brothers of women's hockey players who could hear their names called.

Earlier this month, the discussion around drafting siblings focused around Mae Batherson and Dara Greig whose brothers play in the NHL. This time around, it's a look at brothers of prominent women's hockey players who could be picked.

The NHL Draft takes place June 28 and 29 in Las Vegas.

Here's a look:

Ashley Allard - University of Connecticut

Allard had a strong rookie season at UConn scoring 15 points in 30 games. It was enough to earn her a spot on the Hockey East All-Rookie team. NHL Central Scouting ranked Allard's brother Owen, a 6-foot-2 forward with the OHL's Soo Greyhounds, 174th among North American skaters, but several rankings, including from The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy, who ranked Allard 115th overall, have him higher on the list.

Jade Iginla - Brown University

Iginla recently finished her second season at Brown. In her first season, Iginla was named the ECAC Co-Rookie of Year. This year, the former U-18 World Championships gold medalist with Canada's  scored 16 goals and 27 points in 32 games. Her brother Tij Iginla is projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Tij scored 47 goals and 84 points in 64 games this season and also added U-18 Wold Championship gold, just like his older sister, scoring 12 points in 6 games for Canada.

Hilda Svensson - HV71

The SDHL's 2023 top junior player, and a top three player on Team Sweden at the last two World Championships, Svensson is the top up and coming forward in Sweden. She'll head to Ohio State in 2025-2026 and has a certain future in the PWHL. Her brother Joel played predominantly in Sweden's J20 league with the Växjö Lakers and also got a stint in the SHL. He was ranked 100th among European skater in Central Scouting.

Maggy Burbidge - HC Fribourg-Gottéron

A First Team All-Canadian playing for St. Francis Xavier in U Sports hockey, Burbidge started her college career playing NCAA hockey for Robert Morris. Burbidge also scored a point per game for Canada at the 2023 Universaide winning gold. After graduating from St. FX this year, she signed a pro contract in Switzerland with HC Fribourg-Gottéron. Her brother Cole hit a career high 57 points in 68 games this season in the QMJHL with the Cape Breton Eagles. There's no guarantee Burbidge hear's his name called, but he could be a late round flyer.

Evelyne Blais-Savoie - University of Vermont

Evelyne Blais-Savoie notched 21 points this season, her third, at the University of Vermont. Juliette Blais-Savoie is also a hockey player competing with the University of Toronto in U Sports. Their brother Philippe Blais-Savoie is a late round prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft. He will play NCAA hockey for Colorado College beginning next season after spending the past two seasons playing as a shutdown defender for Tri-City in the USHL.

Ebba Hedqvist - MoDo / Team Sweden

Hedqvist is one of Sweden's top rising talents. Last season she scored 26 points in 32 games for MoDo, and also represented Sweden's senior national team for the second time at the World Championships. Hedqvist also captained Sweden's U-18 national team this season, and last year helped Sweden win a historic silver at the event. Hedqvist was named the SDHL's Best Junior Player this season. Her brother Isac could be a late round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Isac appeared in 33 games this season in the SHL notching two points for Lulea but he also scored 36 points in 23 games with Lulea's junior squad.

Felicia Öhrqvist - Linkoping

Öhrqvist recently finished her second full season in Sweden's SDHL. The defensive defender is moving to Linkoping for the 2024-2025 season. Her brother, Felix Öhrqvist, was ranked 87th among European Skaters by NHL Central Scouting. He also plays in Linkoping, and last season helped Sweden win bronze at the U-18 World Championships.