New York addressed a crucial need on offense by choosing forward Sarah Fillier from Princeton and the Canadian national team as the first pick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft. Fillier, described as a 'generational player' by PWHL scouts, boasts an impressive resume, being a three-time Patty Kazmaier college player of the year finalist. Graduating with a degree in psychiatry, she concluded her four-year career at Princeton ranking sixth in school history with 93 goals and fourth with 193 points in 120 games.
Hailing from outside Toronto, Fillier clinched gold at the 2022 Beijing Games, where she tallied eight goals, securing the second spot in the tournament. She has also been a part of three Canadian world championship teams. Turning 24 recently, Fillier was anticipated to be the top pick and now joins a New York team undergoing changes, with Greg Fargo taking over as coach after a challenging season.
