Frost teammates are finalists for Forward of Year award

Field Level Media|published: 05/19/2026, 2:52pm EDT

Feb 16, 2026; Milan, Italy; Taylor Heise (27) of the United States looks to pass during the first period against Sweden in a women's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Minnesota Frost teammates Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek were named finalists for 2026 PWHL Forward of the Year honors on Tuesday along with Brianne Jenner of the Ottawa Charge.

The award is presented to the forward who showcases the most outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular season. A selection committee chose the finalists and the winner will be announced on June 16 in Detroit.

Heise, 26, tallied 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 30 games this season. She became the first player in league history with two separate four-game goal streaks in a single season (March 8-10 and March 29-April 11).

Pannek, 30, posted a league-record 33 points (16 goals, ,17 assists) in 30 games. She tied for the league lead with three multi-goal games and matched a PWHL record with seven power-play goals.

Jenner, 35, finished fourth in the league with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 30 games. She won 311 of 545 draws to become the fourth player in PWHL history with 300 faceoff wins in a season.

Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire won the Forward of the Year award last season.

--Field Level Media