
PWHL’s Trophy Naming Draws Criticism Over Missed Historical Tribute
The league’s decision to name its championship trophy after owner Mark Walter and its MVP award after tennis stars raises questions about how it commemorates women’s hockey history.
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The league’s decision to name its championship trophy after owner Mark Walter and its MVP award after tennis stars raises questions about how it commemorates women’s hockey history.
An analysis of how the Professional Women's Hockey League’s choice of the Walter Cup overlooks historic women and the broader call to embed the sport’s heritage into its awards.

While the Professional Women’s Hockey League celebrates modern success, its trophies still reflect a male legacy. Naming them after historic trailblazers would preserve the sport’s heritage and inspire future generations.

The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted only 15 female players, even as the sport celebrates over a hundred years of women's competition. A new proposal seeks to right this imbalance.
The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted only 15 women players despite a century of pioneering contributions. With just two women on its 18‑member selection committee, the current process risks overlooking deserving female pioneers.
Two‑time Olympic gold medalist Megan Keller discusses her path from Michigan rinks to the 2026 Milan victory, her summer camp for girls, and the expanding Professional Women’s Hockey League.

Best friends Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards, Olympic gold medalists and NCAA champions, prepare for the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, where their professional paths may diverge for the first time.