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The PWHL becomes the first women’s pro hockey league to disclose player salaries, revealing a $126,000 top earner and a $37,000 baseline as the league eyes expansion and a new CBA.
The Montreal Victoire clinched the inaugural Walter Cup, marking a watershed moment for women’s professional hockey. The victory coincides with an aggressive expansion plan that will bring new teams to North American markets, even as the league grapples with scheduling and player‑payment challenges.
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.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is set to make a historic move into the San Francisco Bay Area, with an official announcement slated for May 19. The decision marks the league’s fourth expansion team in 2026 and pushes the total franchise count to twelve, underscoring the rapid growth of women’s professional hockey.