Sophie Jovanovic Becomes First Woman Ever Chosen In OHL U-18 Draft

Sophie Jovanovic has made history becoming the first woman ever selected in the OHL U-18 Draft.

Jovanovic was picked in the second round, 40th overall by the Brantford Bulldogs. In the women’s hockey world, Jovanovic has yet to become a household name because she’s been left off Team Ontario and Team Canada due to the fact she’s played only boys’ hockey.

The 5-foot-11 Jovanovic has spent her minor hockey career playing ‘AAA’ for the Toronto Marlboros including this season for the U-18 program.

Jovanovic is committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Wisconsin, the top women’s hockey program in the NCAA. She’ll join in 2027.

Taya Currie was the first woman ever selected in the PWHL Draft, being chosen by the Sarnia Sting in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.