St. Lawrence University women's hockey standout goaltender Emma-Sofie Nordström is headed to the next level, as she was selected by Hamilton in the 2026 PWHL Draft at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Wednesday evening.

One of 10 Olympian's in this year's draft class of 236 athletes, Nordström becomes the first Danish player to appear in the PWHL.

Emma-Sofie Nordström '26 – PWHL Hamilton - Round 5 | Pick 54

Nordström, an alternate captain as a senior for the Scarlet and Brown, was picked in round five as the 54th pick for PWHL Hamilton. 

"I am not sure what Hamilton's expectations are for her, but I know she will exceed them," said head coach Chris Wells. "Emma and Hustler are back together and they will enjoy the reunion. Very happy for her and her family. She is going to be a fantastic pro!"

Nordström was a two-time All-ECAC Hockey selection for the Saints, and an ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year Finalist in 2023-24. As a junior, she recorded a 25-11-0 record, seven shutouts, a 2.03 goals against average, a .931 save percentage and one assist on the season. She closed out her Scarlet and Brown career with a 1.96 goals against average and a .933 save percentage in 2025-26. Her save percentage ranks second and her career goals against ranks third overall in the Saints record book. Her 2,398 saves, her 15 career shutouts and her 51 career wins all rank fourth. In total, she holds down 13 spots in St. Lawrence's record book.

Internationally, Nordström has backstopped Denmark in four World Championships — two at the highest level and two in the Division I 'A' group — and made the 2022 Beijing Olympic team.

Nordström joins a lineup of Saints currently in the PWHL –

Gina Kingsbury '04 – Toronto – General Manager
Amanda Boulier '15, M'16 – Montreal
Hannah Miller '18 – Vancouver
Kayla Vespa '20 – New York
Julia Gosling '24 – Seattle
Mae Batherson – Las Vegas
Anna Segedi '24, M'25 – Vancouver
Abby Hustler '25 – Hamilton