
PWHL Eyes Draft Rule Overhaul as It Expands to 12 Teams
With the Premier Women’s Hockey League set to double its roster, officials are rethinking eligibility rules that have kept seasoned stars like Melodie Daoust and Amanda Kessel sidelined.
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With the Premier Women’s Hockey League set to double its roster, officials are rethinking eligibility rules that have kept seasoned stars like Melodie Daoust and Amanda Kessel sidelined.

From modest roots to a top‑ten IIHF ranking, Norway’s female hockey program is reshaping its future with new development strategies and a wave of players heading abroad.

A look at the rapid growth of girls' and women's hockey in Norway, the federation's new development strategies, and the increasing presence of Norwegian talent in North American leagues.

A 74 percent rise in female registrations since 2021 fuels a new generation of Norwegian players, strategic federation reforms, and a pipeline that stretches from youth leagues to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.