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sports3 days ago•8 min saved

Troy Ryan named PWHL San Jose's first-ever GM and head coach

The PWHL appointed Troy Ryan as General Manager and Head Coach for PWHL San Jose, making him the league’s first to hold the dual role. A veteran coach with success including leading the Toronto Sceptres (2024 Coach of the Year) and long-time Canada national team duties (Olympic gold in 2022; three IIHF World Championship titles; silver at the 2026 Milan Olympics), Ryan will oversee staff and roster construction for San Jose’s inaugural 2026-27 season and lead the roster process for the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit as the league expands.

via PWHL|

#expansion #hockey #pwhl

sports7 days ago•12 min saved

PWHL Expands to San Jose, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the Bay Area

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced San Jose, CA as its latest expansion market for the 2026-27 season, with SAP Center hosting home games and Sharks Ice at San Jose as the training site; San Jose becomes the fourth expansion city (joining Detroit, Hamilton and Las Vegas), placing four teams in the Pacific Time Zone, and the league will share details on roster-building and the 2026 draft soon, while fans can deposit to secure priority access to season tickets.

via PWHL|

#2026-27 #expansion #pwhl

sports12 days ago•1 min saved

Victoire Ignite Playoff Hope in Game 1 at Place Bell

In Game 1 of the PWHL semifinals at Place Bell, the Montreal Victoire, who had never won more than one playoff game, found a spark when Shiann Darkangelo scored early in the second period, lifting a tense crowd and signaling a potential historic upset against the Minnesota Frost.

via Defector|

#hockey #minnesota-frost #montreal-victoire

sports12 days ago•19 min saved

PWHL Expands to Las Vegas and Hamilton Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced two new franchises for the 2026-27 season in Las Vegas and Hamilton, with PWHL Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena and PWHL Hamilton at TD Coliseum. Las Vegas training will be at America First Center in Henderson and Hamilton’s training location will be announced later. The move expands the league to 11 teams, adds new branding for both markets (Las Vegas colors: green and gold; Hamilton colors: gold, maroon and cream), and opens time-stamped deposits for priority season tickets and merch as the league showcases growth of women’s hockey.

via PWHL|

#expansion #hamilton #las-vegas

sports12 days ago•12 min saved

Las Vegas Secures a Pro Women's Hockey Franchise for 2026-27

Las Vegas has been awarded an expansion team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League for the 2026-27 season, to be operated by the Mark Walter Group with a local leadership team; most home games will be at T-Mobile Arena, practice at America First Center in Henderson, and players will reside in Las Vegas during the season. The Golden Knights organization will support the venture but will not own or run the team. The move continues to grow girls' hockey in the market and builds on local facilities and partnerships that support women's pro hockey.

via NHL.com|

#expansion #golden-knights #las-vegas

sports13 days ago•12 min saved

Avalanche surge leaves Wild reeling as PWHL twists unfold

Colorado Avalanche extended their series lead to 3-1 by beating Minnesota 5-2, flashing depth and a late surge that could doom the Wild; the PWHL scene grows more tangled with Ottawa Charge advancing to the final while Montreal–Frost playoff plans are disrupted by illness, alongside ongoing expansion chatter and draft intrigue. The newsletter also previews potential conference-final matchups and answers a Q&A about whether a No. 1 draft pick could resist the team that drafts him.

via The New York Times|

#avalanche #hockey #nhl

sports14 days ago•13 min saved

PWHL postpones Game 5 as illness concerns sideline Minnesota-Montreal showdown

The PWHL has postponed Game 5 of the Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire playoff series due to player illness safety concerns, delaying the pivotal matchup in St. Paul.

via AP News|

#illness #minnesota-frost #montreal-victoire

sports14 days ago•2 min saved

PWHL Walter Cup Game 5 Rescheduled for May 12 Amid Illness Concerns

The PWHL moved Game 5 of the Walter Cup Playoffs between the Minnesota Frost and Montréal Victoire to May 12 at 7 p.m. ET at Place Bell due to illness-related safety concerns; all original tickets will be honored and ticket holders will be contacted with details.

via PWHL|

#minnesota-frost #montreal-victoire #playoffs

sports14 days ago•3 min saved

PWHL Delays Walter Cup Game 5 as Illness Triggers Postponement

The PWHL postponed Game 5 of the Walter Cup Playoffs between Minnesota and Montréal at Place Bell due to illness and safety concerns; a new date will be announced after medical guidance, tickets will be honored for the rescheduled game, and refunds will be provided to those unable to attend. Hantavirus concerns were ruled out.

via PWHL|

#minnesota-frost #montreal-victoire #playoffs

sports14 days ago•1 min saved

Illness Forces Delay in PWHL Semifinal Between Montreal and Minnesota

The PWHL semifinal Game 5 between Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost was postponed due to illness concerns, with medical teams evaluating symptoms (not hantavirus) and a rescheduled date to be announced; all tickets will be honored.

via The New York Times|

#minnesota-frost #montreal-victoire #playoffs

sports19 days ago•5 min saved

San Jose Emerges as Front-Runner for PWHL Expansion

With Detroit secured for 2026-27, the PWHL is weighing a four‑team expansion and considering West Coast markets; San Jose has emerged as a leading candidate due to the Bay Area’s strong support for women’s sports, a likely SAP Center venue, and travel benefits that would help balance the league geographically.

via The New York Times|

#bay-area #expansion #pwhl

sports20 days ago•6 min saved

PWHL Brings Women's Pro Hockey to Hockeytown for 2026-27

The PWHL announced Detroit as its ninth franchise for the 2026-27 season, the first of potentially four new teams, to be based at Little Caesars Arena with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment leading the bid; Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Draft and Awards at the Fox Theatre as the league expands under a single-entity ownership model led by Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra.

via The New York Times|

#detroit #expansion #little-caesars-arena

sports20 days ago•17 min saved

PWHL Plants a New Flag in Detroit for 2026-27 Season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Detroit as its latest market, with PWHL Detroit set to debut in the 2026–27 season at Little Caesars Arena; Ally Financial will be the inaugural partner, and Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Awards Ceremony and Draft as part of the league’s growth and fan engagement.

via PWHL|

#ally-financial #detroit #expansion

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

PWHL reaches a milestone with its first U.S. national TV broadcast

The Professional Women's Hockey League's first U.S. national TV game—New York Sirens vs Montréal Victoire on ION as part of the Takeover Tour—marks a watershed moment for visibility and growth in women's hockey, riding Olympic-era interest and featuring sold-out games and marquee ties in New York and Boston that signal the league’s rising profile.

via NBC News|

#broadcast #ion #pwhl

sports11 months ago•3 min saved

Vancouver PWHL Team Secures Key Players in Recent Signings

Sarah Nurse, a prominent Canadian women's hockey star and Olympian, has signed a one-year contract with PWHL Vancouver, becoming the fourth player to join the team's inaugural roster, which aims to grow professional women's hockey on the West Coast.

via PWHL|

#pwhl #sarah-nurse #signing