
Seattle Torrent Prepares to Shield Star Players as PWHL Expands
The franchise must prioritize protecting Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, and Julia Gosling to preserve its identity and future competitiveness.
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The franchise must prioritize protecting Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka, and Julia Gosling to preserve its identity and future competitiveness.

Kris Sparre, the architect of the Boston Fleet’s rapid rise, is set to lead the PWHL’s newest expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario, citing family proximity as a key factor.

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.

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.

Forward Hannah Bilka discusses her Olympic gold in Milan, the deepening USA‑Canada rivalry, and the unique experiences that come with fame both on and off the ice.

At a New York women’s sports summit, Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner discussed the challenges of building an expansion franchise during an Olympic year, the team’s record attendance, and the cultural vision that drives both players and fans.