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PWHL rule changes include experimental overtime option
The PWHL announced several rulebook changes for 2026-27 on Thursday, including mandatory neck protection and a clarification on body-checking. The league will also use the preseason to test an experimental…
PWHL unveils uniforms for four expansion teams
The PWHL unveiled the jerseys for its four expansion teams in Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose, Calif., and Hamilton, Ontario, on Thursday. Produced by official partner Bauer, the jerseys feature…
PWHL releases schedule, introduces conferences
The expanded Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled two new six-team conferences and released its 2026-27 schedule on Friday. The Eastern Conference features the Boston Fleet, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens,…
PWHL, Olympic champion Claire Thompson retires to pursue medical career
Canadian defenseman Claire Thompson is retiring from hockey at age 28 after returning to medical school to pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon. Thompson spent the past two years…
Jimmy Howard joins PWHL Detroit as goaltenders coach
Longtime Red Wings netminder Jimmy Howard was named the goaltenders coach for PWHL Detroit on Tuesday. Howard, 42, compiled a 246-196-70 record with 24 shutouts, a 2.62 goals-against average and…
PWHL to host 3-on-3 All-Star tournament in Toronto
The PWHL will host its first All-Star event on March 7 in Toronto, the league announced on Thursday. Four teams will compete in a three-on-three, round-robin tournament at Scotiabank Arena…
PWHL secures first full-season linear TV contract in US
The Professional Women’s Hockey League and Scripps Sports have agreed to a broadcast rights deal for the 2026-27 season, the first full-season linear television contract in the United States. The…
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