PWHL Expands to 12 Teams with New San Jose Franchise
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first foothold on the Pacific Coast and doubling its size since 2023.
May 19, 2026
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PWHL Expands to San Jose, Doubling Its Reach in the Bay Area
The Premier Women’s Hockey League is set to add a San Jose franchise, joining the NHL’s Sharks at the SAP Center and expanding the circuit to 12 teams.
May 16, 2026