2024-25 PWHL Thread

[JMCx4]

Interesting sponsorship choice for this recognition. Should it be called "The Suck-It-Up Award"? ..........

FILLIER, CAVA, CARPENTER NAMED PWHL 3 STARS OF THE WEEK PRESENTED BY SHARKNINJA CANADA

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[JMCx4]

Melissa Burgess from The Ice Garden wades into the P'dub Switch-to-Twitch cesspool ... TIG: Women's Hockey is Back on Twitch... Maybe?

 

[JMCx4]

Daily Faceoff's Tyler Kuehl ranks the PWHL teams based on early Season Second play ... DFO: PWHL Power Rankings: New York Sirens, Minnesota Frost start off strong

 

[LadyStanley]

Must resist "supportive" pun

 

[JMCx4]

Must resist "supportive" pun

I'm imagining an intermission contest involving brassieres launching hockey pucks toward targets on the ice. Only The P' could get away with it.

 

[LadyStanley]

A hitting master hired

 

[sonic92]

A least they're not getting hair care advice from Getzlaf.

 

[JMCx4]

A hitting master hired

Freeing up BJK to redirect her "energies" to taking out more formidable PWHL opponents.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[VaCaps Fan]

ladies should ask Sean Avery for help…

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Ice Garden > PWHL

Red Scarf Union: The Passionate Heart of Ottawa Charge Fans

Elisha Côté
Dec 13, 2024

The Red Scarf Union is the beating heart of the Ottawa Charge fandom.

The Ottawa Charge's inaugural season has sparked excitement across the city, but few groups embody that enthusiasm as profoundly as the Red Scarf Union (RSU). Born from a deep love of hockey and a commitment to community, RSU has emerged as a powerful force in supporting the Ottawa Charge and the growth of women’s hockey. Guided by passion, inclusivity, and a clear mission, RSU's story is one of unwavering dedication and transformative impact. ...

Read and See more at:

Red Scarf Union: The Passionate Heart of Ottawa Charge Fans

The Red Scarf Union is the beating heart of the Ottawa Charge fandom.

www.theicegarden.com

 

[VaCaps Fan]

More exciting than the Senators…

 

[JMCx4]

Is Getzlaf's hiring a sign that Anaheim will be a PWHL First Expansion city?

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Solid choice if so….

 

[JMCx4]

PWHL Fantasy Camp​

Jan. 24-25, 2025​

Ford Performance Centre | Toronto, ON​

The PWHL will host its inaugural Fantasy Camp, an immersive event offering fans the unique opportunity to step into the life of a PWHL athlete. Taking place on Jan. 24-25, 2025, in Toronto, this exclusive camp will feature legendary hockey icons, elite PWHL athletes, and unforgettable on-and off-ice experiences.

During the two-day event, Fantasy Camp participants will hone their skills at Ford Performance Centre while playing alongside women’s hockey legends, including Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champions Tessa Bonhomme, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, and Jayna Hefford, who also serves as PWHL Sr. Vice President of Hockey Operations.

Among other event highlights, on Friday, Jan. 24, participants will enjoy an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Toronto Sceptres’ players and coaching staff. PWHL coaching staff will lead a skills session as well.

Then, on Saturday, Jan. 25, the legends will lead a second skills session followed by a game. After the morning skate, Fantasy Camp attendees will be guests at the Sceptres vs. New York Sirens game at Scotiabank Arena. A post-game exclusive All-Star After-Party will feature a Legends Panel, a live taping of the Jocks in Jills podcast, an award ceremony, and a dinner with special guests.

Each participant will receive their own jersey as part of the experience. ...

Register Now!​

See the Camp Schedule at: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/fantasy-camp

 

[VaCaps Fan]

You going?

 

[JMCx4]

You going?

Only if you're payin'.

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Hockey News

Will the 2025 PWHL Draft Be Strong Enough For Expansion? Or Should The League Wait Until 2026?

The 2025 PWHL Draft has many question marks, which could give the PWHL a moment to pause when advancing toward expansion. The 2026 Draft however, is overflowing with stars.

Ian Kennedy
Dec 11, 2024 3:34 PM EST

When the 2026 PWHL Draft hits, an abundance of talent will pour into the PWHL including Caroline Harvey, Tessa Janecke, Kirsten Simms, Nelli Laitinen, Sydney Morrow and many others. That list could also include Abbey Murphy and Lacey Eden if they choose to hold off another season, as well as European players like Petra Nieminen and Elisa Holopainen.

The depth of the 2026 Draft class, whether it's these top end players, or Josefin Bouveng, Elyssa Biederman, Emma Peschel, Jade Iginla, Vivian Jungels, Grace Dwyer, and Sara Swiderski, or others, is guaranteed to force expansion, or lose dozens of incredible hockey players. ...

Read more of Mr. Kennedy's Whos could be Whos list at: https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/will-the-2025-pwhl-draft-be-strong-enough-for-expansion-or-should-the-league-wait-until-2026 | THN

 

[JMCx4]

Also from ...

The Three P’s: Penalties, Power Plays and Penalty Kills

Special teams have been a noticeable factor early in the PWHL season. Here's a look at the league's three P's of penalties, power plays, and penalty kills thus far.

Vani Hanamirian
Dec 11, 2024 7:03 AM EST

Power plays and penalty kills have been deciding factors in several games so far this season. Although some teams have racked up more minutes than others, the new rules around penalties have impacted every teams play. ...

Take in More P's in this downtime at: https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/the-three-ps-penalties-power-plays-and-penalty-kills | The Hockey News

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Only if you're payin'.

Uncleben used the Christmas money on it…

 

[JMCx4]

From: theScore.com

Increased physicality sets tone for 2nd PWHL season
by Jolene Latimer
Dec 14, 6:20 PM

It's only three games into the PWHL's second season, but Toronto Sceptres veterans agree on how the game has evolved from the league's inaugural campaign. It was almost as if the thought came to defender Renata Fast and forward Emma Maltais at the same time: This year is a lot more physical.

"(We) were in the locker room the other day just looking at each other, being like, 'We're getting smoked out there, everywhere,'" Fast said this week. "And I think we're two players who like to be physical."

Fast and Maltais aren't the only two who have noticed the uptick in physicality. It's one of the most common topics fans ask the players about. "'How do you guys like the hitting and rule changes, adding that to the women's game,' that's a pretty common (question)," Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel said. "I think people are pretty interested in that aspect." ...

Read more at: https://www.thescore.com/pwhl/news/3158566