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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. — Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Sep 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.

Japan forward Akane Shiga skates behind United States forward Taylor Heise during the IIHF Women’s World Championship on April 5, 2023. File photo. — Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

SIGNING

Aug 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.