PWHL announces new expansion franchises are coming to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario
The Professional Women's Hockey League announces two new expansion teams in Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas, set to begin play next season.
PWHL lays out expansion team selection changes ahead of 2026-27 season
The PWHL has officially announced the roster-building process for its four new expansion teams in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose. As The Athletic reported earlier this month, the league will not have a traditional expansion draft,
How San Jose landed a PWHL expansion team, and how the Sharks were involved
SAN JOSE – Jonathan Becher watched Olympic gold-medal-winning hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield become the first woman to compete in the NHL All-Star Game’s skills competition at SAP Center in 2019.
PWHL Announces All Expansion Protections Ahead Of Phase 2
The PWHL's eight existing teams have finalized their protections ahead of Phase 2 of expansion. During Phase 2, the four new teams will have the opportunity to sign or select five players from across the league, including one to a binding Expansion Franchise Offer, while also making a second non-binding Foundational Player Offer.
Professional Women’s Hockey League announces expansion to Detroit
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced an expansion to Detroit for the 2026-27 season, adding a ninth franchise at a time of record growth.
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PWHL Announces Expansion to Hamilton
On Wednesday, May 13, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced their next expansion team. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the Seattle Torrent were the first two expansion teams after two seasons. Last week, they ...