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 12 Teams with Four New Franchises for 2026‑27
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.
May 19, 2026
Manon Rheaume Takes the Helm of Detroit’s New PWHL Franchise
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.
May 18, 2026
Manon Rheaume Takes the Helm of PWHL’s Detroit Expansion Franchise
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.
May 15, 2026
Manon Rheaume named general manager of PWHL’s Detroit expansion franchise
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.
May 15, 2026
PWHL Announces Expansion to 12 Teams, Targeting Las Vegas and Hamilton
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.
May 15, 2026
PWHL Expands to 12 Teams, Bringing New Franchises to Las Vegas and Hamilton
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.
May 15, 2026
Manon Rhéaume Takes the Helm of PWHL Detroit as the League Expands
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.
May 15, 2026
Manon Rhéaume Takes the Helm of PWHL Detroit Ahead of Inaugural Season
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.
May 15, 2026
Manon Rhéaume named general manager of PWHL’s Detroit expansion franchise
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.
May 15, 2026
Montréal Victoire clinch historic PWHL finals berth after grueling semifinal saga
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.
May 13, 2026
Rescheduled Game 5 Sets Stage for Walter Cup Final Showdown
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.
May 12, 2026
Seven Cornell Women Earn PWHL Draft Eligibility Spots
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.
May 12, 2026
Record-Breaking PWHL Draft Class Sets Stage for 2026 Expansion
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.
May 12, 2026