Megan Keller delivers a speech after winning Defender of the Year at the PWHL Awards (Photo: Amber Eikenberry)
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Michigan native Megan Keller took home the defender of the year award at this year's PWHL awards in Detroit.
Keller, who is from Farmington Hills, was up for the award against fellow Boston Fleet teammate Haley Winn and Vancouver Goldeneyes player Sophie Jaques. She was also a finalist for the award in 2024 but did not win.
The Fleet captain hit 50 career goals in April, setting a career defender high this season by scoring 22 goals, tying the league record previously set by Sophie Jaques and Renata Fast.
Among PWHL rearguards, Keller scored the second most goals and has the third most assists this season, and dominated during power plays. She led defenders by scoring four goals while her team had the advantage, and was one of four defenders to score a shorthanded jailbreak goal.
She's also had a big year beyond the league, too, as she scored the winning goal for the U.S. Women's team at the Olympics, netting the team the gold medal.
Other winners:
Goaltender of the Year – Aerin Frankel, Boston Fleet
Forward of the Year – Kelly Pannek, Minnesota Frost
Rookie of the Year – Haley Winn, Boston Fleet
Coach of the Year – Kris Sparre, Boston Fleet
"Hockey for All" Award – Rebecca Leslie, Ottawa Charge
Billie Jean King MVP Award – Aerin Frankel, Boston Fleet
Dig deeper:
This year's PWHL Awards were held in Detroit, as will the Draft, which is set for Wednesday night.
Detroit was named the first of four expansion teams joining the league next season, bringing the team count to 12.
Other cities getting teams in the 2026-27 season include Las Vegas, Hamilton, and San Jose.
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