For the second year in a row the Brampton Thunder had first pick at the annual CWHL draft. For the second year in a row, Lori Dupuis stood before the group of general managers and assorted players waiting to hear their fate and announced that the player the Brampton Thunder were pleased and excited to select as their first round pick would be a defensemen, Sarah Edney.
Last year, Dupuis selected the high profile National Team defensive stalwart Laura Fortino, who is noted for her offensive skills as well her work on defense.
The difference is Sarah Edney is highly regarded as a "stay at home defender" who can serve as an anchor in the defensive zone.