PWHL Las Vegas Signed Forward Lacey Eden
The team locked in its No. 5 draft pick to a two-year contract before the December season opener.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Hockey
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PWHL Las Vegas has secured forward Lacey Eden on a two-year contract, adding a four-time national champion to the roster as the team builds its inaugural squad. Eden joins the team after being selected as the No. 5 overall pick in the PWHL Draft.
Why it matters
The signing bolsters the offensive core for the valley's newest professional team as it prepares for its first season. The roster build follows the selection of No. 3 overall pick Tessa Janecke, setting the foundation for the club's debut.
Lacey Eden joins the roster after a senior campaign yielding 29 goals and 77 points. She brings four national championships and two gold medals from IIHF World Championships to the team.
The players
Lacey Eden
A forward from Wisconsin who signed a two-year contract with PWHL Las Vegas after being selected fifth overall in the draft.
Tessa Janecke
The No. 3 pick in the PWHL Draft who joins the roster alongside Eden for the team's first season.
The details
The team formalized the deal with Eden, a standout forward from Wisconsin, on Monday. This move completes a key part of the team's preseason strategy following their performance in the PWHL inaugural draft. The franchise now turns its attention to final preparation before taking the ice for their first game.
Timeline
June 2026: The PWHL inaugural draft took place.
October 5, 2026: Lacey Eden signed her two-year contract.
December 6, 2026: The team begins its season against PWHL Detroit.
Beyond the Strip
This roster move follows the pattern established by the Vegas Golden Knights' inaugural season roster assembly. It marks the formal start of the valley's integration into the national professional women's hockey landscape.
Fans can look forward to seeing the new roster in action when the team plays its season opener in December. The addition of these draft picks will define the team's competitive identity as they take the ice in the valley for the first time.
The takeaway
Lacey Eden arrives with an extensive track record of championship success to anchor the new lineup. Keep an eye on the schedule for ticket information leading into the season opener on December 6.
What happens next
The team will open its inaugural season against PWHL Detroit on December 6, 2026.
Further reading
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