The Hockey News’s Ian Kennedy lists J.T. and Jesse Compher as one of the better brother-sister hockey duos today:
Jesse and J.T. Compher
Jesse Compher was selected in the fifth round, 26th overall, by Toronto’s franchise in the 2023 PWHL draft. When she steps on the ice in 2024, she’ll only be a few hours down the highway from her older brother J.T. Compher, who is signed to play with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. Once that happens, the duo could become the first brother-sister pair to play in the NHL and PWHL in the same season.
Jesse Compher has represented Team USA multiple times, winning World Championship gold, and recently completed her final NCAA season by winning a national championship with Wisconsin. Her brother won his first Stanley Cup in 2022 as a member of the Colorado Avalanche and is entering his first season with the Red Wings after scoring 17 goals and 52 points in 82 games last season.
Continued; only five days ago, NHLPA.com’s Chris Lomon posted an article about Jesse Compher’s drafting by the PHWA’s Toronto franchise. It’s a good read!
