PWHL Expands to 12 Teams with New San Jose Franchise
The Professional Women’s Hockey League adds a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first entry into the state and doubling its size since 2023.
May 19, 2026
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PWHL Expands to 12 Teams, Adding San Jose Franchise
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its latest expansion, bringing a twelfth franchise to San Jose that will call the SAP Center home. Backed by Mark Walter and Kimbra, the move reflects a surge of interest after the Milan Cortina Olympics and a deep pool of prospects.
May 19, 2026
Professional Women’s Hockey League Expands to San Jose with New Franchise
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced an expansion team in San Jose, revealing colors drawn from the city’s flag and highlighting the surge in girls' hockey participation across the United States.
May 19, 2026
PWHL Expands to San Jose, Cementing Bay Area as Women’s Sports Hub
The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add a San Jose franchise for the 2026‑27 season, joining a Bay Area scene that already hosts successful NWSL and WNBA teams, while the league seeks a more balanced footprint across North America.
May 18, 2026