Kirsten Simms of Plymouth Michigan is selected 8th overall by the Toronto Scepter's in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft held at the Fox Theatre in Detroit Michigan.

Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.

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The year 2026 will be a hard one to beat for Kirsten Simms. The Plymouth native earned Olympic gold in women’s hockey with Team USA and won back-to-back NCAA national titles at Wisconsin. “Surreal” is how Simms described the last few months to Local 4. This year of milestones is far from over.

Hockey star Kirsten Simms believes Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise is more than just an expansion team; it’s a milestone moment for girls’ hockey in one of America’s most passionate hockey markets.

Plymouth native Kirsten Simms helped Team USA secure a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada in a heavyweight Olympic ice hockey showdown.