Latest News About Six inaugural franchises established New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent as new franchises

Updated 2026-06-18 03:30

NWHL started its first regular season in 2024 with a 24-game slate, across. The six original teams Toronto Sceptres formed the core, with Vancouver Goldeneyes were added as expansion. franchises operate across the US and Canada. Over time, roster added players, with franchise growth continuing.

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Professional Women's Hockey League

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL; (French: Ligue professionnelle de hockey féminin), LPHF) is a women's professional ice hockey league in North America. The league comprises six teams, three each from the United States and Canada. The teams play a regular season to earn one of four places in a postseason tournament that determines the winner of the Walter Cup. The PWHL is wholly owned and operated by the Mark Walter Group. Differences between the PWHL and other North American...

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Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) | Expansion, Teams, History, & Schedule | Britannica

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is an organization of professional women’s ice hockey teams in North America. The PWHL was formed in 2023 with six teams, three in the United States and three in Canada, and played its the inaugural season in 2024. The league added two expansion teams, in Seattle and Vancouver, starting in its third season (2025–26).

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