PWHL Seattle sign Jenna Buglioni to two-year contract

PWHL Seattle announced Tuesday the team and forward Jenna Buglioni have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will keep her with the club through the 2026-27 season.

Buglioni, a five-year veteran of Ohio State University, was Seattle’s first-ever draft pick, going No. 8 overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft

“Jenna is a cerebral player who excels in every zone and simplifies the game,” said PWHL Seattle General Manager Meghan Turner. “She’s solid on the faceoff dot, demonstrates patient puck support, and shows up in big moments. Her work ethic, positivity, and competitive attitude will have a big impact on our bench and in the locker room.”

Buglioni, 23, helped lead the Buckeyes to two NCAA National Championships during her five seasons, finishing with 70 goals and 96 assists for 166 points in 170 career games. During her final season, Buglioni captained the Buckeyes, recording a career-high 20 goals and 51 points in 44 games. She led the NCAA with seven game-winning goals.

“I am so honored and grateful to sign with PWHL Seattle,” said Buglioni. “Being able to begin my professional career around such elite athletes is a dream come true. Also, seeing how engaged Seattle fans are, I am excited to help bring PWHL hockey to the best fans in the West.”

Buglioni, a native of Moody, B.C., grew up playing with the Greater Vancouver Comets in the B.C. women’s AAA Under-18 system.

Earlier this week, Seattle signed defender Anna Wilgren and goaltender Carly ‘CJ’ Jackson to one-year contracts, respectively. Last month, they made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason, signing future Hockey Hall of Famer Hilary Knight.

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