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Former NHL trailblazer Manon Rheaume is appointed general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit expansion club, ushering in a new era of female leadership as the league eyes growth in Detroit, Las Vegas, Hamilton and San Jose.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced the appointment of Hall‑of‑Famer Manon Rheaume as general manager of its new Detroit team, alongside the hiring of Dominique DiDia in Las Vegas, marking a decisive step toward a 12‑team league and greater female representation in hockey’s front offices.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced that former Canadian net‑minder Manon Rheaume will lead the new Detroit team, bringing a championship pedigree and a commitment to growing the women’s game.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to double its footprint, adding teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton while planning future expansion into additional North American markets.
The PWHL is set to double its size with new franchises in Las Vegas and Hamilton, leveraging strategic venues and community partnerships to accelerate women's hockey growth.
Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL preseason game, has been appointed general manager of the new PWHL Detroit team, bringing a distinguished playing and executive background to shape the league’s newest franchise.
Manon Rhéaume, a trailblazer in women's hockey, has been named general manager of the newly formed PWHL Detroit franchise. Backed by Ilitch Sports and Entertainment, the team will begin its first season after a player dispersal process kicks off on May 28, while the 2026 draft will be held at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on June 17.
Former Canadian national team goaltender and NHL pioneer Manon Rhéaume will steer the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Detroit franchise, bringing decades of playing and operational experience to the role.
The Montreal Victoire overcame the Minnesota Frost in a five‑game semifinal that featured hat tricks, ejections, triple‑overtime drama and a sudden illness postponement, securing their first ever finals appearance against the Ottawa Charge.
A health‑driven delay pushed the decisive Game 5 of the PWHL semifinals to Tuesday, keeping the league’s safety protocols front and centre as the path to the Walter Cup final takes shape.
A record-breaking group of Cornell student‑athletes will compete in the 2026 PWHL Draft, highlighting the program’s growing influence on women’s professional hockey.
The Premier Women’s Hockey League’s upcoming draft features a record number of prospects, including five U.S. Olympic champions, as the circuit prepares for its next wave of growth.