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The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.
The arrival of a Professional Women’s Hockey League team in San Jose marks a transformative moment for the Bay Area, highlighting its growing prominence in women's professional sports.
The PWHL announced San Jose as one of four new expansion franchises, bringing the league total to twelve teams and setting the stage for a landmark season at the SAP Center.
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced San Jose as its first California franchise, set to debut in 2026‑27 with a private ownership model and strong early fan interest.
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.
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.
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.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime during Game 7 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal, and the team will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its expansion to San Jose, California, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his availability.
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.