Professional Women's Hockey League
| Professional Women's Hockey League | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Founded | 2023 |
Professional Women's Hockey League is a professional hockey league.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2023: The league is scheduled to begin its inaugural season in January 2024 with six franchises located in Canada and the United States. The league held its first player draft in Toronto in September 2023.[2]
- January 2024: The league began its inaugural season in January 2024 with six franchises located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, New York, Boston, and Minnesota. Kelly Babstock attended a tryout for the New York franchise before moving to a European league.[3]
- March 2024: The league began its first season of operations in 2024 with six franchises including New York (PWHL) and Toronto (PWHL). A game between teams from Montreal and Toronto (PWHL) at Scotiabank Arena attracted over 19,000 fans in February 2024.[4]
- March 2024: The league began its first season of operations with teams in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, New York, and Minnesota. Lily George expressed interest in entering the draft for this league following her university career.[5]
- April 2024: The league began its first season of operations in 2024 with six franchises. As of April 2024, the league operates teams in cities including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, New York, and Minnesota.[6]
- March 2026: Marian Jacko expressed her hope that more First Nations girls would grow up to play in this league.[7]
- March 2026: The league includes the Ottawa Charge as one of its member franchises.[8]
- April 2026: The league includes Canadian franchises such as the Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge, Vancouver Goldeneyes, and Montreal Victoire. American teams in the league include the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, New York Sirens, and Seattle Torrent.[9]
- April 2026: Sydney Sawyer stated that playing in this league is a professional dream of hers.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Nations hockey player transferring to Ohio State University", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Abby Roque", Anishinabek News, 22 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong member showcasing her hockey skills in Switzerland", Anishinabek News, 12 January 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wahnapitae member suiting up for PWHL’s New York franchise", Anishinabek News, 6 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation athlete leads University of New Brunswick Reds into national hockey championships", Anishinabek News, 12 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Alderville First Nation member aspires to play hockey at the National Collegiate Athletic Association level", Anishinabek News, 5 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Record-breaking Little NHL tournament features 271 participating teams", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation member honoured by Ottawa Charge for her trailblazing hockey ventures", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong members participate in Sceptres’ pre-game ceremonies", Anishinabek News, 6 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).