Welcome to The Athletic’s first ever PWHL team season previews. Ahead of the new women’s pro hockey league’s debut season — puck drops on Jan. 1, 2024 in Toronto — we set out to offer a deep dive into what to expect from every team.
Between Dec. 18 and 23, we’re previewing all six teams, breaking down the rosters, each team’s strengths and weaknesses, and the biggest questions facing every squad.
GO DEEPER
Will a new women’s hockey league succeed where others have failed?
Which team is the best on paper? Who are the candidates to break out this season? And how will the league’s biggest stars — who have been waiting for years for a unified pro league — perform in a 24-game regular season?
Let’s dive in.
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