The PWHL’s much-anticipated inaugural season begins Jan. 1, 2024, when Team Toronto hosts Team New York. Before the puck drops, get up to speed with everything you need to know about the league with The Athletic’s comprehensive guide to the PWHL.
Background on a historic new league
Will a new women’s hockey league succeed where others have failed?
The history of women’s pro hockey has been tumultuous. Can the PWHL learn from the mistakes of the PHF/NWHL and the CWHL?
Why the PWHL is launching with temporary jerseys — and without team names or logos
The PWHL, bankrolled by billionaire Mark Walter, raised eyebrows when they announced temporary jerseys for the inaugural season.
A look at the PWHL’s temporary jerseys for Year 1
All six teams will don these jerseys for the inaugural season.
Inside the fallout from the PHF shutdown
When North America’s only pro women’s hockey league ceased operations, many players were left scrambling.
A primer on the PHF’s shutdown, and why a new league was created
Inside last summer’s shocking shake-up in pro women’s hockey.
Who’s coaching the original six PWHL teams?
A look at each PWHL team’s general manager
Q&A with Stan Kasten
PWHL board member Stan Kasten answers questions about the new league.
