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

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From: The Toronto Star > Sports > Hockey

With PWHL Toronto tickets in high demand, will the team change arenas next season? Here’s what we know so far

All Mattamy Athletic Centre games are sold out. The Scotiabank Arena game is, too. But finding a bigger place to call home is easier said than done.

By Mark Colley
Staff Reporter
Friday, February 16, 2024 ...
Article was updated 5 hrs ago

Amy Scheer barely has time to catch her breath.
She’s been the senior vice-president of business operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey League for just over three months and her to-do list keeps growing and growing. Among the tasks on her plate is deciding where the six teams will play next season — a decision that is perhaps most urgent for Toronto, where the scarcity of tickets has created steep demand.

At the 2,600-seat Mattamy Athletic Centre, two blocks north of Yonge-Dundas Square, every home game is sold out. Tickets to Toronto’s game on Friday at Scotiabank Arena, a venue with nearly 19,000 seats, were gone within hours.

But finding a bigger place to call home is easier said than done, and something Scheer is just starting to consider. There are countless factors at play and it’s simply too early for the PWHL, only six weeks into its inaugural season, to know what comes next. ...

Read more at: With PWHL Toronto tickets in high demand, will the team change arenas next season? Here’s what we know so far | Toronto Star

 

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For those who can read French or enjoy deciphering Google Translate. ...

Le succès de la ligue de hockey féminin va-t-il durer?

Le hockey féminin est en pleine effervescence depuis la création d’une nouvelle ligue professionnelle qui rassemble les meilleures joueuses nord-américaines.

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I'll give my fellow English-speaking/reading fans a hint of the theme of the Radio Canada article with a translated headline: "Will the resounding success of the new women's hockey league last?"

I'm equally fascinated by the French-Canadian version of the PWHL's abbreviation ... "LPHF". Looks like somebody found a way to link the noble past of North American women's pro hockey to "the best of the best" after all.

 

[FrHockeyFan]

I'll give my fellow English-speaking/reading fans a hint of the theme of the Radio Canada article with a translated headline: "Will the resounding success of the new women's hockey league last?"

I'm equally fascinated by the French-Canadian version of the PWHL's abbreviation ... "LPHF". Looks like somebody found a way to link the noble past of North American women's pro hockey to "the best of the best" after all.

I read somewhere the league actually trademarked it. And people dare say they don't acknowledge previous endeavours

 

[dalewood12]

From: The Toronto Star > Sports > Hockey

Coca-Cola Arena, home of the Marlies, seems like the most logical location.

 

[hockeynugget]

To those who have been to a game live, what level of boys/mens hockey would you say the PWHL is comparable to?

 

[JMCx4]

To those who have been to a game live, what level of boys/mens hockey would you say the PWHL is comparable to?

No trolling, please.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[JMCx4]

Another first.

 

[Roadhog]

Coca-Cola Arena, home of the Marlies, seems like the most logical location.

This won't be a popular answer, but........... Mississauga

 

[FrHockeyFan]

This won't be a popular answer, but........... Mississauga

While I believe Hazel McCallion would have loved the idea, I don't think she would have thought it was a good one.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[red devil]

During the Montréal and Minnesota game, the Minnesota players stopped playing with a few seconds left in the game because they got confused between drums and the final horn.

 

[JMCx4]

During the Montréal and Minnesota game, the Minnesota players stopped playing with a few seconds left in the game because they got confused between drums and the final horn.

Drums mistaken for a horn? Minny Ladies need a team hearing test.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Badass

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Professional Women's Hockey League > News

THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) THIS WEEK (2/19/24)

Battle on Bay Street attendance record headlines action

TORONTO, ON (February 19, 2024) – Here’s a look at highlights from the last week of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season, plus a look ahead to this week’s action, beginning with Monday’s game between PWHL Ottawa and PWHL Boston at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. ...

Read more at: THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) THIS WEEK

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Roadhog]

 

[JMCx4]

Hmmmmmm ... personal or team issues? Big talent to see let go.

 

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PWHL Ottawa managed to overcome a disputed goal awarded to PWHL Boston forward Taylor Girard early in the 2nd period (related to League Rule 65.7 Awarded Goal when a defender dislodges their net before the puck enters), and beat BOS by a final score of 4-2 on Monday evening in Lowell. I'd still like to hear the League's explanation for that goal being given to Boston ... for the record.

 

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Two games tonight, common 7 PM EST starts ...

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) PREGAME PRIMER: OTTAWA AT BOSTON

Boston hosts Ottawa in second of back-to-back games in Lowell​

LOWELL, MA (February 21, 2024) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) schedule continues this week with a pair of Wednesday night games, including Boston and Ottawa, at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. Tonight’s game will be a Black History Month celebration.

WHERE TO WATCH
Fans in the United States can watch live on NESN or stream on the NESN 360 app by logging in with their TV provider or purchasing a direct subscription. The game is also available on Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Wisconsin Extra, and Sportsnet Pittsburgh. Canadian viewers can watch live on TSN4/5, TSN.ca, and the TSN app. The game will stream live on the league’s YouTube channel. Kenzie Lalonde will have the play-by-play call alongside analyst Becky Kellar, and Paige Capistran reporting rinkside. ...


Read more at: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) PREGAME PRIMER: OTTAWA AT BOSTON

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) PREGAME PRIMER: MONTRÉAL AT NEW YORK

New York welcomes Montréal back to UBS Arena for the first since Jan. 10​

ELMONT, NY (February 21, 2024) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) schedule continues this week with a pair of Wednesday night games, including New York and Montréal, at 7:00 p.m. ET at UBS Arena. Tonight’s game will be a Black History Month celebration.

WHERE TO WATCH
Fans in the United States can watch live on MSG/MSGHD, and stream on the Women’s Sports Network, and on the league’s YouTube channel. Canadian viewers can stream the game on TSN+. Jamie Hersch will have the play-by-play call alongside analyst David Starman. French coverage can be seen live on RDS2 with host André-Anne Barbeau, desk analyst Karell Émard, Claudine Douville on play-by-play, and Isabelle Leclair providing colour commentary. ...


Read more at: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) PREGAME PRIMER: MONTRÉAL AT NEW YORK

 

[LadyStanley]

 

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I saw this PWHL logo for the first time during tonight's OTT v BOS game first intermission. I think it's the best design of all the brand marks I've seen so far, simple with a good combination of League & individual team recognition ...

 

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A perspective piece on Grant-Mentis from The Hockey News earlier this week ... Grant-Mentis' Winding Road Leads Her Back To Free Agency

 

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Congrats to PWHL New York on their first home victory, a shootout win over PWHL Ottawa.

 

[JMCx4]

Game Recaps from Wednesday 2/21 ...

• FRANKEL STANDS TALL, TAPANI SCORES WINNER AS BOSTON WINS REMATCH AGAINST OTTAWA (3-1)

• CARPENTER SCORES TWICE AS NEW YORK TOPS MONTRÉAL 3-2 IN A SHOOTOUT