
San Jose Joins the Professional Women’s Hockey League, Adding a Third Pro Team
The Professional Women's Hockey League will launch a San Jose franchise, joining the city's existing hockey ecosystem and expanding the league's geographic reach.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League will launch a San Jose franchise, joining the city's existing hockey ecosystem and expanding the league's geographic reach.

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 PWHL’s newest franchise will call the SAP Center home, begin play in December 2026, and has already opened season ticket deposits amid citywide enthusiasm.
A new franchise joins the Professional Women’s Hockey League, marking the first California presence and setting the stage for a historic season.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced San Jose as its newest franchise, marking the league’s first California team and its third West Coast club after Seattle and Vancouver, while reinforcing its record‑breaking attendance and growth.

The Professional Women's Hockey League has revealed its three finalists for the 2026 Forward of the Year award, highlighting record‑breaking seasons from Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek, and Ottawa Charge’s Brianne Jenner.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced a new expansion team in San Jose, set to begin play in the 2026‑27 season, with Sharks Sports and Entertainment overseeing the franchise.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint with a new franchise in San Jose, California, marking the league’s first presence in the state and its third team on the West Coast.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced San Jose as its newest franchise, highlighting local heritage, arena plans and the league’s expanding footprint across North America.

A wave of professional women’s teams is reshaping the Bay Area’s sports ecosystem, with new franchises in hockey, volleyball, football and baseball joining established leagues and drawing record attendance.

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 Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its entry into San Jose for the 2026‑27 season, securing a venue at SAP Center and training facilities at Sharks Ice, while highlighting the region’s deep hockey roots and commitment to women’s sports.
The Montreal Canadiens survived a Game 7 battle against the Buffalo Sabres, with Alex Newhook scoring the overtime winner. The victory propels the Canadiens into a conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes while the Professional Women's Hockey League announces expansion to San Jose and Detroit, a move celebrated by local officials. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his recovery.

The PWHL is set to choose San José as its fourth expansion market, joining the NHL’s Sharks and adding to a league that has recently added franchises in Detroit and Hamilton, Ontario, while exploring new conference structures.

Montréal leads the Walter Cup Finals 2-0, with Game 3 set for May 18 at Canadian Tire Centre. Marie-Philip Poulin's seven playoff points put her within reach of a record, while a goaltending duel and a potential Canadian championship loom.

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.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League has quickly become a financial and cultural phenomenon, driven by strong investment, live streaming, and Olympic visibility.

Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL game, has been appointed general manager of Detroit's upcoming professional women's hockey team in the Professional Women's Hockey League, bringing a distinguished international résumé and a vision for growth.

The first Apna Hockey Elite Female Camp in Surrey brought together 20 players of South Asian descent, from AAA to professional levels, highlighting a new wave of talent and the expanding role of South Asian communities in hockey

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has named Manon Rhéaume as the general manager of its newest franchise in Detroit, a move that blends a pioneering playing career with deep front‑office expertise.

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced that it will add a fourth market in San Jose, California, raising the total number of franchises to twelve. The move follows a strategic push to broaden geographic diversity and cut down on travel between teams.

Manon Rheaume, the pioneering goaltender who broke the gender barrier in professional hockey, has been appointed general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion team, tasked with building a roster and staff ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

Former NHL pre‑season pioneer Manon Rheaume has been named general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion Detroit team, tasked with building a roster and staff for the 2026‑27 season.