Latest News About Six inaugural franchises launched Minnesota Frost plus Seattle Torrent as added teams

Updated 2026-06-18 03:30

PWHL started its first regular season in 2024 with a 24-game slate, spanning North America. Six inaugural franchises Ottawa Charges made up the league, with Vancouver Goldeneyes were added as expansion. Teams are based across the United States and Canada. Over time, roster expanded, and franchise growth continuing to unfold.

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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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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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