
Sceptres Lock In Protection List Ahead of PWHL Expansion Draft
The Toronto Sceptres have finalized their protection strategy, losing two star players but aiming to retain a potent offensive core.
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The Toronto Sceptres have finalized their protection strategy, losing two star players but aiming to retain a potent offensive core.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is experiencing a wave of player movements that are reshaping team compositions across the league.

Five new players, including Jesse Compher and Daryl Watts, have signed with the PWHL Detroit team as part of its expansion, setting the stage for the league’s June 17 draft in Detroit.

The Professional Women's Hockey League's newest franchise in Hamilton has locked in its first five foundational players, blending leadership, Olympic experience and elite talent to launch a competitive squad.

Five‑time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight is set to make history as she joins Detroit’s brand‑new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise, a move that underscores the league’s rapid expansion and the city’s growing commitment to women’s sports.

As the Professional Women’s Hockey League prepares for a major expansion, the Minnesota Frost must navigate a tight roster crunch that could reshape its championship‑contending lineup.

Manon Rheaume appoints Josh Sciba as head coach of the PWHL’s Detroit expansion team, highlighting his extensive coaching pedigree and deep roots in Michigan hockey.

The franchise must prioritize protecting Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, and Julia Gosling to preserve its identity and future competitiveness.

The Vancouver Goldeneyes must safeguard three skaters as the PWHL moves toward its next expansion cycle, with contract statuses and performance highlights influencing the choices.

In a move that underscores the growing momentum of women’s professional hockey, former NHL trailblazer Manon Rheaume has selected Josh Sciba to guide the Detroit expansion team, citing his proven track record and deep connections to the state’s hockey community.

The Premier Hockey Federation details a multi‑stage system that will shape rosters for its four new franchises in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

After Troy Ryan’s exit for San Jose, the Toronto Sceptres are narrowing their search to a handful of candidates with deep local roots and proven coaching pedigrees, with a decision expected before the June 17 draft.

The San Jose Sharks, together with the PWHL, will host a summer tour featuring skills clinics and player meet‑ups in San Jose, Oakland and Fresno, spotlighting stars Aerin Frankel, Brooke Bryant and Kelly‑Ann Nadeau.

The Seattle Torrent announced the removal of head coach Steve O’Rourke after a challenging first PWHL season, sparking discussion about the balance between results and developmental progress in women’s professional hockey.

After just one season, the Seattle Torrent have dismissed head coach Steve O’Rourke, whose brief tenure was marked by injuries, underperformance and a last‑place finish in the league.

Troy Ryan, celebrated for his Olympic gold and world championship pedigree, now oversees both on‑ice strategy and roster building for the league’s newest franchise.

The Boston Bruins have released their offseason calendar, the Vegas Golden Knights are challenging a league sanction, and several clubs make coaching changes as the PWHL prepares a new San Jose franchise.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its newest team in San José, California, at the SAP Center on May 19, 2026, highlighting blue and orange colors, strong season‑ticket demand, and the presence of Olympic gold medalists Brandi Chastain and Kristi Yamaguchi.

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 Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has added its twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking a pivotal moment in its rapid expansion and signaling a new era for professional women’s hockey.

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 a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first foothold on the Pacific Coast and doubling its size since 2023.

The Premier Women’s Hockey League will field twelve teams in the 2026‑27 season, adding franchises in Detroit, Las Vegas, Hamilton and San Jose. The new clubs will compete in a league that has doubled in size since its 2024 debut, with San Jose slated to host games at the renovated SAP Center.

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.