Seattle Torrent's Hannah Bilka Out for Season with Upper-Body Injury

U.S. gold medalist forward suffered injury at Winter Olympics in Milan

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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U.S. gold medalist forward Hannah Bilka will miss the rest of the season for the Seattle Torrent due to an upper-body injury sustained at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy last month. Bilka, 24, had four goals and three assists for the U.S. in seven games played en route to a gold medal. In 14 games with the Torrent this season, Bilka has four goals and five assists. The team has signed rookie forward Jana Habisch to fill Bilka's roster spot as she was placed on long-term injured reserve.

Why it matters

Bilka's injury is a significant blow to the Torrent, who are already without captain Hilary Knight due to a lower-body injury. The team will have to adjust their lineup and strategy without their leading scorer, making it more challenging to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

Bilka, 24, suffered the upper-body injury while playing for the U.S. women's hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Milan last month. She had four goals and three assists in seven games, helping the U.S. win the gold medal. With Bilka out, the Torrent have signed rookie forward Jana Habisch to a contract to fill the roster spot. Habisch, 23, was a fourth-round draft pick by Seattle and played college hockey at UConn.

  • Bilka suffered the upper-body injury at the Winter Olympics in Milan last month.
  • Bilka has played in 14 games for the Torrent this season, scoring 4 goals and 5 assists.

The players

Hannah Bilka

A 24-year-old forward for the Seattle Torrent who won a gold medal with the U.S. women's hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Milan last month.

Jana Habisch

A 23-year-old rookie forward who was signed by the Seattle Torrent to fill Bilka's roster spot while she is on long-term injured reserve.

Hilary Knight

The 36-year-old captain of the Seattle Torrent who was also injured during the Olympics and placed on the injured list with a torn MCL in her knee.

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What’s next

The Torrent will have to adjust their lineup and strategy without their leading scorer Bilka for the remainder of the season.

The takeaway

Bilka's injury is a significant setback for the Torrent, who are already dealing with the loss of their captain Hilary Knight. The team will need to find ways to overcome these key injuries and maintain their position in the standings without two of their top players.