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Sauvageau’s historic appointment brings a decorated coaching pedigree and a clear vision for a roster reshaped by injury and pregnancy, as Canada eyes a return to the top of the podium.
Veteran administrator Danièle Sauvageau will oversee Canada’s women’s national teams, the under‑18 program and development squads, while remaining at the helm of Montréal Victoire in the PWHL.
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.
Ohio State's dominant women's hockey program has sparked talk of a Michigan varsity team that could deepen the Buckeyes–Wolverines rivalry, but substantial financial and facility challenges remain.
Caroline Harvey, Olympic MVP and star defender, was chosen first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the 2026 PWHL Draft, marking a historic milestone for defensive players and New England talent.
Annapolis native Lacey Eden was selected fifth overall by the Las Vegas franchise in the 2026 PWHL draft, marking the first time a player born in Maryland has been chosen in the league’s history. Her career, shaped by boys’ teams, a stint at Shattuck‑St. Mary’s, and four national titles at Wisconsin, also includes a recent return to the Badgers where she topped the nation in scoring.
Veteran forward Hilary Knight arrives in Detroit, poised to lead the inaugural PWHL franchise and shape the future of women's professional hockey.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has laid out a six‑phase process to distribute its 2026 expansion roster, offering multiple negotiating windows for players and safeguarding competitive balance across all twelve teams.
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.
The league detailed a six‑phase process that will guide the addition of four new teams while protecting existing rosters and giving players multiple opportunities to sign.
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 Professional Women’s Hockey League announced major front‑office moves, including Troy Ryan’s appointment as GM and head coach of the San Jose franchise and Meghan Duggan’s promotion to GM of the Hamilton team, while Seattle’s Steve O’Rourke exited after a challenging inaugural season.
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Troy Ryan as its inaugural general manager and head coach for the San Jose franchise, a move that underscores the league’s independent identity and its ambition to expand the sport’s footprint.
San Jose's new professional women's hockey team has hired Troy Ryan as head coach and general manager, marking a pivotal moment for the Professional Women's Hockey League as it prepares for its 2026‑27 season.
Troy Ryan is named head coach and general manager of the PWHL’s San Jose expansion franchise, bringing a decorated coaching pedigree and a dual leadership role to the league’s newest team.
The PWHL names former U.S. captain Meghan Duggan as General Manager of its new Hamilton franchise, highlighting her extensive playing pedigree, executive experience and advocacy for gender equality.
Meghan Duggan, a decorated U.S. women's hockey legend, has been appointed general manager of the Professional Women's Hockey League's expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario, where she will shape the roster for the 2026‑27 season and help steer the league's broader growth.
The Premier Women’s Hockey League is set to add a San Jose franchise for the 2026‑27 season, joining a wave of expansion that includes Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and others. The move is part of a broader strategy to secure a major U.S. broadcast rights deal and reshape the league’s competitive balance.
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.
Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL game, has been appointed general manager of Detroit's upcoming professional women's hockey team in the Professional Women's Hockey League, bringing a distinguished international résumé and a vision for growth.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has named Manon Rhéaume as the general manager of its newest franchise in Detroit, a move that blends a pioneering playing career with deep front‑office expertise.
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.
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.