2024-25 PWHL Thread

[VaCaps Fan]

Isobel Cup deserves better…

 

[FrHockeyFan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1836488037452448209

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Uncleben get tickets?

 

[uncleben]

Uncleben get tickets?

No, not seasons
Can't commit the time to that these days!

But I hope to catch a game

 

[JMCx4]

No, not seasons
Can't commit the time to that these days!

But I hope to catch a game

Scalping prices will be through the roof. But C-CC probably needs a new roof anyway.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

They didn't technically drive them away. They bought them out, then proceeded to act like they never existed. "Snob Hockey" comes to mind.

The PWHPA-PHF schism seemed like such a bitter chapter - five years or so of people calling each other snobs and scabs, and I'm sure it has filtered down into the current PWHL locker rooms to an extent - so there is some value in forgetting. Now that it's over, I don't think they hype up whatever their PWHPA "Dream Gap Tours" were either.

But in that fine tradition of the Carolina Hurricanes wearing Hartford Whalers jerseys, maybe some of the old brands will be back in a few years if they think they can cash in on them.

 

[JMCx4]

The PWHPA-PHF schism seemed like such a bitter chapter - five years or so of people calling each other snobs and scabs, and I'm sure it has filtered down into the current PWHL locker rooms to an extent - so there is some value in forgetting. Now that it's over, I don't think they hype up whatever their PWHPA "Dream Gap Tours" were either. ...

Nobody should delude themselves that the "Dream Gap" attitude and its negative influences do not linger in the day-to-day business decisions of the PWHL. The Frost are the primary example, as they hide behind what is essentially a media blackout (silently sanctioned by the League leadership) & hope their parade of the First Champions trophy around Minnesota will distract their fanbase from the realities of a deeply troubled organization.

 

[JMCx4]

The Ice Gardens' Maya Smith presents some thoughtful questions as The P's topical media content faucet is still on Drip ... TIG: 5 Questions to Answer Before PWHL Season Two

 

[JMCx4]

Mr. Kennedy's Monday chime-in ...

Coming Off Injury Or Absence, These PWHL Players Will Look For A Fresh Start

Season two of the PWHL is approaching. Here's a look at a group of players returning from a season off, or a significant injury, who will look to get a fresh start this year.

Ian Kennedy, 3 hours ago (Sep. 23, 2024)

A fresh PWHL season is rapidly approaching, and it means a fresh start for everyone, however some more than others.

Whether it was injury or absence, there are a group of players hoping to make a comeback this season and have a positive on-ice impact. Many fans had hoped they'd see Amanda Kessel back in action this season, however that does not look like it will be the case.

There are however, others returning to the game after a year away, and others still who missed almost the entirety of year one due to injury. Here's a look at five players who will look for a fresh start in year two. ...

Read more at: https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/coming-off-injury-or-absence-these-pwhl-players-will-look-for-a-fresh-start | THN

 

[ForsbergForever]

Does it not seem very weird to anyone else that there's still no hint of a schedule release? The season is theoretically a month away from starting...

 

[VaCaps Fan]

They got this…

 

[JMCx4]

Does it not seem very weird to anyone else that there's still no hint of a schedule release? The season is theoretically a month away from starting...

It worked for them in The First Season, so why mess with success?

 

[uncleben]

It worked for them in The First Season, so why mess with success?

Idk... 'mess with success' sounds like Minnesota's motto

 

[VaCaps Fan]

What is the situation for Minnesota these days?

 

[JMCx4]

What is the situation for Minnesota these days?

Radio silence, as usual. Maybe they've gone underground with HUTCH.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Hutch is hiding in the Richmond Coliseum….

 

[JMCx4]

Congrats ...

THN: Marie-Philip Poulin And Laura Stacey Tie The Knot

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Nice!

 

[FrHockeyFan]

Getting there, getting there

PWHL's six teams to gather in Toronto, Montreal during training camps | TSN

Professional Women's Hockey League camps starting Nov. 12 will include mini camps for all six teams in Toronto and Montreal.

www.tsn.ca

 

[JMCx4]

The League has been distracted by a social media campaigner trying to force removal of the Sceptre branding for the Toronto team. I'll let y'all explore the details & drama.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

We are now entering the PWHL zone…

 

[JMCx4]

From the mind of THN ...

One Training Camp Storyline For Each PWHL Team

PWHL camps are only six weeks away. Each team still has question marks when it comes to filling out their rosters. Here's a look at a camp storyline to follow from each of the PWHL's six franchises.

Ian Kennedy
Sep 30, 2024 12:20 PM EDT

PWHL training camps are a month and a half away. Each of the PWHL's six teams have filled their training camp rosters with signed players, draft picks, and free agent invites. While most teams look like they have a solid grasp on their roster, there are still fights for roster spots that will ensue.

Here's a look at one storyline to follow for each PWHL team. ...

Read more at: https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/one-training-camp-storyline-for-each-pwhl-team

 

[JMCx4]

Another PWHL news source that fans may want to consider following in Season 2, especially if the League continues its spotty media releases ...

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Pretty good watch this morning.

 

[JMCx4]

The Ice Garden's J Gray is looking to turn the PWHL team identities into a social sciences extra credit assignment ...

• Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Minnesota Frost
• Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: New York Sirens
• Analyzing the Development of the PWHL Team Identities: Boston Fleet ...