Hannah Bilka
Hannah Bilka (born March 24, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of the United States women’s national team.
Growing up in Coppell, Texas, Bilka faced the challenge of pursuing hockey in a non-traditional market. She moved to Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota to develop her game and was inspired by her older brother and the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Bilka played four seasons at Boston College (2019–2023), earning the 2020 National Rookie of the Year and multiple honors as a freshman. After a COVID-shortened 2020–21 season, she continued to produce strong numbers and captained the team in 2022–23. She transferred to Ohio State for the 2023–24 season, led the Buckeyes in scoring, and helped them win the 2024 NCAA national championship.
Internationally, Bilka won gold (2018) and silver (2019) with the U18 team. At the senior level, she played in the World Championships in 2022, 2023, and 2024, earning silver in 2022 and 2024 and gold in 2023.
In the 2024 PWHL draft, Bilka was selected fourth overall by Boston and signed a three-year contract. After one season, she was chosen third overall by the Seattle Torrent in the 2025 Expansion Draft, reuniting with former teammate Hilary Knight. She debuted for Seattle in November 2025, scoring in a memorable game, and quickly became a key scorer for the team, helping Seattle set attendance records and form a potent new lineup. By early 2026, Bilka was among the top performers in Seattle and was eyed as a likely member of the U.S. Olympic team.
Off the ice, Bilka is committed to growing girls’ hockey in Texas, running camps and clinics to expand opportunities for young players in the Dallas area.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 07:39 (CET).