The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a professional women’s ice hockey league that began its inaugural season in 2024. The league was created by Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and has come together very quickly. The inaugural 2023 PWHL Draft took place on September 18, 2023, in Toronto, Canada. It was the first draft in professional women’s hockey history.
The PWHL is a highly anticipated league that brings together some of the world’s top players. The league has six teams, three in the United States and three in Canada. The first game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League was played on January 5, 2024, between the New York and Toronto teams. New York defeated Toronto 4-0 in the inaugural game, with tennis great and PWHL board member Billie Jean King in attendance at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Ontario. The PWHL has already set an attendance record, with 8,318 fans cheering on the Ottawa and Montreal teams at The Arena at TD Place.
Emma Maltais’ short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York’s first home game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night in Bridgeport, Conn.
The PWHL is a significant step forward for women’s hockey, and it is hoped that the league will continue to grow and thrive. The league has already attracted some of the world’s top players, and it is expected that more players will join in the coming years. The PWHL is a great opportunity for women’s hockey to gain more exposure and recognition, and it is hoped that the league will inspire more young girls to take up the sport.
Learn more at: New women’s professional hockey league, with hopes of staying power, ready to drop the puck (msn.com)
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