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PWHL Montreal head coach Kori Cheverie, left, works behind the Pittsburgh Penguins bench during a 2023 preseason game. File photo.
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
COACHINGSep 15, 2026

Bench management gains importance in expanded 12-team PWHL

Last change, no-change icing and the league's no-escape rule give coaches more ways to hunt favorable matchups in 2026-27.

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BROADCASTINGSep 15, 2026

Natalie Noury named host of Sharks pregame and postgame shows

The former PWHL and NESN broadcaster will lead NBC Sports California's studio coverage beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.

Toronto and Boston players gather during a PWHL game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Nov. 30, 2024. File photo.
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EXPANSIONSep 15, 2026

PWHL could ice players from 15 nations this season

With 12 teams now filling out rosters, the league's projected international count for 2026-27 would be its highest yet.

Players compete during the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on February 1, 2024. File photo.
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BROADCASTINGSep 15, 2026

Scripps Executive Points to Possible PWHL All-Star Game in Toronto

Brian Lawlor mentioned an All-Star Game in Toronto while outlining Scripps Sports' 2026-27 coverage, though the league has not announced the event, venue or date.

Blayre Turnbull shoots for the Toronto Sceptres against the Boston Fleet on November 30, 2024. PWHL file photo.
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EXPANSIONSep 14, 2026

PWHL Lands First Season Long U.S. National TV Deal

Scripps Sports will carry a Saturday Game of the Week on ION plus two more national games a week on its free streaming channel.

New York defender Jaime Bourbonnais, number 14, chases Toronto forward Sarah Nurse as Corinne Schroeder prepares to make a save during the inaugural PWHL game on January 1, 2024. File photo; this is game action, not the 2026 Colorado practice or youth clinic.
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YOUTH HOCKEYNYMINSep 14, 2026

Sirens Practice, Frost Clinic Pack Colorado Rink Before Takeover Tour Game

New York held an open practice and Minnesota ran a youth clinic at Family Sports Center in Centennial ahead of the PWHL's Takeover Tour stop in Denver.

Canada head coach Troy Ryan walks back to the ice between periods against the United States during the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey tournament in Milan. File photo; this is not PWHL San Jose’s debut or game action.
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EXPANSIONSep 14, 2026

Troy Ryan Builds PWHL San Jose From The Blue Line Out

San Jose's first head coach says the expansion roster's defensive core is where the team starts, and he already knows every piece of it.

Women compete in Billie Jean King Cup tennis at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum on April 15, 2023. File photo; Denman Arena and the 1936 fire are not shown.
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NEWSSep 14, 2026

A Vancouver Rink Burned in 1936. A Historian Traces Women's Hockey's Decline

The final installment of Pass it to Bulis' seven-part history traces the Denman Arena fire and the long gap he found in Vancouver's women's hockey record.

Quinnipiac defenseman Emma Greco skates against Boston College on October 21, 2016. Michela Cava and the engagement are not pictured. File photo.
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
NEWSOTTSep 14, 2026

Charge Teammates Michela Cava And Emma Greco Are Engaged

The Ottawa forward and defender announced their engagement on social media Sept. 9, adding to a growing list of engaged PWHL players.

Kendall Coyne Schofield, left, and Hilary Knight celebrate the United States' Olympic gold medal on February 19, 2026. File photo.
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YOUTH HOCKEYSep 14, 2026

USA Hockey Opens 31-Player Camp With Canada Date Looming

All 23 Olympic gold medalists were invited to Blaine as the U.S. begins sorting its roster for November's World Championship in Denmark.

COACHINGVANSep 14, 2026

Brian Idalski Lands At Syracuse After Vancouver Exit

The first head coach in Vancouver Goldeneyes history is back in NCAA women's hockey, and also running Czechia's national team.

Boston Fleet defender Megan Keller plays the puck against Toronto Sceptres forward Izzy Daniel during a PWHL game on November 30, 2024. File photo; it predates and does not show the November 18, 2026 training camps or later scrimmages.
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EXPANSIONSep 14, 2026

PWHL Sets Nov. 18 Training Camp Openings for 12 Teams

Camps open two days after the World Championship ends in Denmark, with each club playing two preseason scrimmages between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30.

SIGNINGVANSep 14, 2026

Goldeneyes Re Sign Madison Samoskevich for 2026-27

Vancouver locks up the versatile 23-year-old on a one-year deal, pushing its roster to 18 players under contract.

Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield carries the Walter Cup past teammates at Target Center on May 27, 2025. File photo from a separate presentation; it does not show Shiann Darkangelo’s Brighton event or the missing replica.
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NEWSDETMTLSep 14, 2026

Walter Cup No Shows Again, This Time in Darkangelo's Hometown

The PWHL's traveling championship replica missed a September 5, 2026 appearance with Shiann Darkangelo in Brighton, Michigan, the second stop it has blown in about two weeks.

United States forward Amanda Kessel skates against Canada during the IIHF Women's World Championship on April 16, 2023. File photo.
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YOUTH HOCKEYSep 14, 2026

Amanda Kessel Headed To U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

The three-time Olympian goes in with the Class of 2026, alongside her brother Phil.

EXPANSIONTORSep 14, 2026

Sceptres Lean On Raygan Kirk As League Goalie Pool Thins

Toronto lost a lot this offseason, but Kirk is signed through 2028-29 with two unproven rookies behind her.

United States forward Kendall Coyne Schofield celebrates after an Olympic semifinal against Sweden in Milan on February 16, 2026. File photo; it does not show the 2019 NHL All-Star fastest-skater event or San Jose.
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EXPANSIONSJSep 14, 2026

Why Not San Jose? A 2019 All-Star Race Started It

Sharks Sports & Entertainment president Jonathan Becher traces PWHL San Jose back to Kendall Coyne Schofield's fastest-skater run at SAP Center.

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BROADCASTINGSep 14, 2026

RDS Names Andrée-Anne Barbeau Host of Canadiens Broadcasts

The voice of RDS's Montreal PWHL coverage since the league's first season takes over Le Hockey des Canadiens for 2026-27.

Sweden forward Thea Johansson battles Switzerland players near the net during the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey bronze-medal game in Milan. File photo.
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DRAFTSep 14, 2026

PWHL Draft Picks Open European Seasons With Strong Showings

Several players bound for PWHL training camps this fall made their marks as Sweden and Switzerland dropped the puck this weekend.

Tessa Bonhomme participates in a ceremonial puck drop before a Chicago Blackhawks-Vancouver Canucks game on January 29, 2014. File photo.
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BROADCASTINGSep 14, 2026

Tessa Bonhomme's Second Act Is Behind The PWHL Mic

The Vancouver 2010 gold medalist co-hosts Jocks in Jills, the PWHL's official podcast, after a decade at TSN.

Caroline Harvey of the United States defends Sweden's Hanna Thuvik during an Olympic semifinal on February 16, 2026. File photo.
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DRAFTVANSep 14, 2026

NCAA Players Made Up 82 Percent of 2026 PWHL Draft

Caroline Harvey went first overall to Vancouver, and 59 former college players were selected in the first draft to include four expansion clubs.

Laila Edwards appears for the United States after an Olympic semifinal on February 16, 2026. File photo.
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SIGNINGSJSep 14, 2026

PWHL San Jose Signs Fourth Overall Pick Laila Edwards

The Wisconsin defender and Olympic gold medalist is signed through 2028-29, the longest deal on San Jose's roster.

United States forward Abbey Murphy battles Sweden’s Lisa Johansson for the puck during an Olympic semifinal in Milan on February 16, 2026. File photo.
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OFF-SEASONSEASep 3, 2026

Torrent Face A Thinned Blue Line And The Murphy Question

The Ice Garden's Seattle beat reporter breaks down expansion losses on defense and the reaction to Abbey Murphy's White House visit.

Laila Edwards, right, joins Keaton Verhoeff and Gary Bettman after Verhoeff is selected by San Jose at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. File photo; this is roster context, not PWHL San Jose game action.
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EXPANSIONSJSep 3, 2026

Concerns Mount Over PWHL San Jose's Offense Ahead of Debut Season

A new analysis from The IX Hockey flags San Jose's forward group as the weakest scoring unit heading into the team's debut season.

New York forward Paetyn Levis reacts to a goal against Toronto during the inaugural PWHL game on January 1, 2024. File photo.
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CONTRACTNYSep 3, 2026

Sirens Lock Up Founding Forward Paetyn Levis Through 2027-28

New York tacks a season onto Levis's deal, keeping one of the franchise's three remaining year-one players in teal.

New York Sirens forward Sarah Fillier skates for Canada against the United States during the 2026 Olympic gold-medal game in Milan. Jim Midgley does not appear. File photo.
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COACHINGNYTORSep 1, 2026

Sirens Add Jim Midgley as Assistant Coach

The 48-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Sceptres and was a New York Rangers assistant from 2021 to 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten attends a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on September 1, 2026. File photo.
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EXPANSIONSep 1, 2026

PWHL Not for Sale, Advisory Board Member Stan Kasten Says

Kasten says no ownership change is expected as the league expands to 12 teams for 2026-27, with co-founder Mark Walter under U.S. federal investigation.

Minnesota Frost players carry the Walter Cup during a presentation at Target Center on May 27, 2025. File photo.
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NEWSMTLSep 1, 2026

Missing Walter Cup Found and Returned to Montreal Victoire

The PWHL says its championship trophy was lost in shipment before a scheduled stop in Alberta and is back with the team.

Kendall Coyne Schofield of the United States collides with Sweden's Mira Jungaker during an Olympic semifinal on February 16, 2026. File photo.
Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
CONTRACTMINSep 1, 2026

Kendall Coyne Schofield Re-Signs With Minnesota Frost for Two Years

The Frost captain and four-time Olympian returns on a deal through the 2027-28 season, keeping Minnesota's championship core intact.

SIGNINGVANSep 1, 2026

Goldeneyes Sign Goaltender Katie DeSa to One-Year Contract

The Penn State goaltender, taken 37th overall in June, is the first of Vancouver's five 2026 draft picks to sign, bringing the roster to 17 players under contract.

COACHINGVANAug 12, 2026

Cara Gardner Morey trades GM role for Goldeneyes coaching job

Vancouver's architect steps behind the bench after building the roster in the Goldeneyes' inaugural season.

Japan forward Akane Shiga skates behind United States forward Taylor Heise during the IIHF Women’s World Championship on April 5, 2023. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETAug 12, 2026

PWHL Detroit Signs Japanese Olympian Akane Shiga

The 25-year-old forward, who competed in the 2026 Milan Olympics, joins Detroit on a two-year deal.

SIGNINGMINAug 12, 2026

Frost Sign Russian Goalie Daria Gredzen to One-Year Deal

The 22-year-old netminder was Minnesota's fifth-round pick in June and becomes the first member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign.

Canada defender Sophie Jaques collides with United States forward Hilary Knight during the 2026 Olympic women’s hockey gold-medal game in Milan. File photo.
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YOUTH HOCKEYJul 21, 2026

PWHL Backs Free Camp for 200 Girls of Color in Toronto

The Women of Colour Hockey Collective hosted its fourth annual summer camp with support from the league and e.l.f. Beauty, featuring instruction from Sophie Jaques, Jade Iginla, and Mikyla Grant-Mentis.

Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet faces Toronto defender Ryland MacKinnon at Coca-Cola Coliseum on November 30, 2024. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Detroit Builds Roster Around Knight, Bilka Core

The expansion franchise has signed 15 players, including three defenders and a goaltender, as it prepares for its inaugural 2026-27 season.

PWHL executive Jayna Hefford speaks with reporters before a Minnesota-Boston game in Lowell on January 3, 2024. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYDETHAMLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Overhauls Expansion Rules, Eliminates Draft for Four New Teams

The league will use a six-phase signing process instead of an expansion draft as it grows to 12 teams for the 2026-27 season.

Toronto's Julia Gosling skates past Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet at Coca-Cola Coliseum on November 30, 2024. File photo.
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SIGNINGDETHAMLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Expansion Teams Lock In Foundational Rosters for 2026-27

Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose complete Phase 2 signings as four new markets prepare for inaugural seasons.

Larry Tanenbaum greets the Toronto Raptors mascot at Scotiabank Arena on December 1, 2024. File photo.
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EXPANSIONDETHAMLVJul 21, 2026

PWHL Adds First Outside Investors in Ilitch and Tanenbaum Groups

Detroit's Ilitch Companies and Toronto's Kilmer Sports Ventures join the league as strategic partners, bringing more than $100 million in new capital.