Sophie Jovanovic Makes OHL History as First Female Goalie Drafted by Brentford Bulldogs

The Ontario Hockey League's Brentford Bulldogs achieved a significant milestone on Monday night by selecting Sophie Jovanovic in the second round of the U-18 Draft. Jovanovic's selection marks a groundbreaking moment as she becomes the first female player ever chosen in this particular draft process.

Drafted at No. 40 overall, Jovanovic's historic pick was celebrated as the second round concluded, with her name being announced alongside twenty other players. This achievement highlights the ongoing progress in making hockey more inclusive.

Jovanovic is a talented goalie who has been representing the Toronto Nationals and is set to advance her career by playing college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, a renowned program in NCAA hockey. It's worth noting that while she is the first female drafted in the U-18 selection, Taya Currie was the first woman taken in the OHL draft overall, having been selected in the 14th round in 2021.

Additionally, Sophie comes from a hockey family; her older brother, Matthew, was selected in the second round by the Saginaw Spirit in a previous draft. As Jovanovic steps into this new chapter, the future holds exciting possibilities for her in the sport.