2023-24 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) News

[Sergei Shirokov]

Not the greatest goal against by the Ottawa goaltender, but timely for Montreal

 

[JMCx4]

Game #2 going to OT.

Wait till Boston plays...anyone.

That'd be Minnesota, then. Tomorrow night @ 7 PM ET.

Game #2 going to OT. 3-on-3, 5 minutes to score.

 

[JMCx4]

And MTL wins 3-2. GWG to Ann-Sophie Bettez.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Good game

 

[GQS]

Entertaining game! Women's hockey is not something that I'll follow too closely, but I'll tune in for some of their games throughout the season. I hope it works out and the PWHL becomes successful and they get more women interested in watching them when that's such an untapped market.

 

[uncleben]

Another test of the day-old PWHL Rulebook: Montreal defender shoots the puck over the glass in their own end.

I hate the puck over glass automatic penalty

 

[JMCx4]

I hate the puck over glass automatic penalty

Another suggestion for the PWHL Rules Committee, they're ready to be flexible.

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Not the greatest goal against by the Ottawa goaltender, but timely for Montreal

Went off the OTT defenders stick (Boulier). One of the TSN replays showed that when she was reaching with her stick the puck deflected off her blade and past Maschmeyer which is why it looked so weird.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[TheTotalPackage]

I ask this genuinely, and by no means is it machoistic or anti-feminist. But is there an expectation by the women -- those playing, associated with the league and fans in general -- that men are to watch this in conjunction with the NHL? Or will they accept that a lot won't tune in because it is a significantly inferior product?

Because I hope they are gearing towards fostering the next generation of women's players along with capturing young fans (and hopefully along the way the dads with daughters) as that will primarily dictate the long-term success of the league.

 

[Northerner]

I ask this genuinely, and by no means is it machoistic or anti-feminist. But is there an expectation by the women -- those playing, associated with the league and fans in general -- that men are to watch this in conjunction with the NHL? Or will they accept that a lot won't tune in because it is a significantly inferior product?

Because I hope they are gearing towards fostering the next generation of women's players along with capturing young fans (and hopefully along the way the dads with daughters) as that will primarily dictate the long-term success of the league.

America is so saturated with pro sports/leagues. WNBA plays opposite the NBA season. Where could this league possibly fit? I have no idea.

I personally have no time for it.

 

[JMCx4]

Coyne Schofield for Minnesota captain might've been the biggest no-brainer through all six teams. So I guess they delayed it to stretch the inevitable to the brink. Marketing!

 

[JMCx4]

I'm pleased to see another early indication that the PWHL has embraced the culture of minor pro hockey ... the League schedule page still lists Montreal's 3-2 OT victory over Ottawa on Tuesday night as an "Unofficial Final."

 

[PanniniClaus]

I ask this genuinely, and by no means is it machoistic or anti-feminist. But is there an expectation by the women -- those playing, associated with the league and fans in general -- that men are to watch this in conjunction with the NHL? Or will they accept that a lot won't tune in because it is a significantly inferior product?

Because I hope they are gearing towards fostering the next generation of women's players along with capturing young fans (and hopefully along the way the dads with daughters) as that will primarily dictate the long-term success of the league.

There cannot be an expectation men will watch but if the females do their part, along with some girl dads... this league can be huge. Just scratching the surface.

 

[Northerner]

There cannot be an expectation men will watch but if the females do their part, along with some girl dads... this league can be huge. Just scratching the surface.

Well the WNBA is completely subsidized by the NBA, from what I've heard, so.

 

[JMCx4]

Purple vs. Green tonight @ Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Game scheduled to start 7 PM ET.

ETA: Make that PRE-game ...

 

[JMCx4]

EIther my YouTube stream has a media delay, or the national anthem singer was lip-syncing without the sync.

Puck dropped, Game #3 on, Minnesota @ Boston. Go USA!

 

[JMCx4]

#1 overall pick Taylor Heise scores early to put PWHL Minnesota up 1-0.

 

[JMCx4]

Sophia Kunin makes it 2-0.

Boston starting goalie Aerin Frankel looking puck shy so far. Might just be pro nerves. But she gets a big cheer on a solid save.

 

[JMCx4]

End of one period in Game #3, Minnesota 2 - Boston 0. Offensive flow held by Minny for most of the period, but Boston picked up their pace to challenge Nicole Hensley several times late in the period. Minnesota killed off a minor penalty late in the period, allowing zero SOGs during the 2 minutes.

 

[uncleben]

I ask this genuinely, and by no means is it machoistic or anti-feminist. But is there an expectation by the women -- those playing, associated with the league and fans in general -- that men are to watch this in conjunction with the NHL? Or will they accept that a lot won't tune in because it is a significantly inferior product?

Because I hope they are gearing towards fostering the next generation of women's players along with capturing young fans (and hopefully along the way the dads with daughters) as that will primarily dictate the long-term success of the league.

There's no delusion that this won't bring in lower viewership than the NHL. The venues they chose to play in and their capacity also speaks to this.
Those that want to watch and follow will find the time and do so. Others will when they can. And most just won't.

But definitely, the goal is to grow a fan base and capture young new fans to grow the sport, longterm

 

[JMCx4]

Stream audio is definitely lagging the video feed. ... or MAYBE the PbP team is slow on the play?

 

[JMCx4]

Theresa Schafzahl & Grace Zumwinkle trade goals in the middle of the 2nd.

 

[JMCx4]

End of the 2nd, Minnesota leads 3-1. Boston took their transition & offensive games to another level in that period, while Aerin Frankel seemed more comfortable in BOS goal. Minny hasn't looked nearly as organized at either end of the ice, and they seem to be wearing down; I'm wondering if their late head coaching change is contributing to those aspects of their performance. Overall, this game has been less physical than Games #1 & #2.

 

[JMCx4]

First shift of the 3rd, BOS's Alina Müller thinks she scored. Review yields a No Goal decision.