The 2026 PWHL Awards presented by Ally Financial took place in Detroit on Tuesday, June 16 when the winners of these prestigious honors were announced.
A DREAM YEARS IN THE MAKING FOR KIRSTEN SIMMS
A three-time NCAA champion, Simms established herself as one of college hockey's most dangerous playmakers and scorers. Follow her from her hometown of Plymouth, MI to Detroit for the 2026 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck in the newest PWHL Draft Story, premiering TODAY at 6PM EST!
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BEST OF 2025-26 🏒
2025-26 delivered expansion, international competition, record-breaking crowds, and a new Walter Cup champion. And through it all, PWHL's players and fans delivered memorable moments on and off the ice.
Join us as we look back some of the most memorable moments from the 2025-26 season.
Latest News
MONTRÉAL VICTOIRE SIGN FORWARD MICHELLE KARVINEN
MONTRÉAL (July 23, 2026) – The Montréal Victoire announced on Thursday the acquisition of forward Michelle Karvinen, signed to a one-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement for the 2026-27 season. The signing brings the...
NEW YORK SIRENS SIGN 2025 PWHL DRAFT PICK MAKENNA WEBSTER TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
NEW YORK (July 23, 2026) - The New York Sirens today announced that forward Makenna Webster has been signed to a three-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement through the 2028-29 season. Webster was selected by New York...
PWHL NAMES BUSINESS DIRECTORS FOR FOUR EXPANSION TEAMS & NEW YORK SIRENS
NEW YORK AND TORONTO – After announcing Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) expansion to four new cities for the 2026-27 season, the league has named four Business Directors to oversee club Business Operations in each of the new markets, as well ...
STEFANIE MCKEOUGH NAMED ASSISTANT COACH OF SEATTLE TORRENT
SEATTLE, WA (July 21, 2026) – The Seattle Torrent today announced that Stefanie McKeough has joined the organization in the role of assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season. McKeough spent each of the past t...
2026 Offseason
PWHL OPEN SIGNING PERIOD
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has reached the sixth and final stage of its 2026 Expansion Player Distribution Process ahead of the 2026-27 season with an Open Signing Period for all 12 teams that began June 19.
2026 PWHL Awards
2026 PWHL Draft
The 2026 PWHL Draft Presented by Upper Deck took place June 17 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Check out PWHL Draft Central to see the full order of selections and much more about a very special night.
Save Up to 50% Off Select Styles
Keep your team spirit going all offseason long with up to 50% off PWHL team and league merch. Supplies are limited, so stock up now while your favorites are still available.
Jocks in Jills
Hosted by Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the Jocks in Jills podcasts offers the sharpest analysis of the PWHL while showcasing the biggest names in women’s hockey and offering insights into the past, current and next generation of PWHL stars.
BEST OF PWHL 2026 | THE JILLIES
SEASON 3 FINALE + WHO WON THE DRAFT?
THE 2026 DRAFT SPECIAL! ALL 12 FIRST ROUNDERS ON THE POD
2026 PWHL DRAFT DAY! EPISODE 24 with JOSEFIN BOUVENG
ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Phase 4 & Mae Batherson in Vegas
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 2026 PWHL DRAFT! EPISODE 23 with GRACE DWYER
PHASE 2 WAS INSANE + JESSE COMPHER ON PWHL DETROIT!
TATTOOS & TUBAS w LINA LJUNGBLOM + AMANDA BOULIER - EXPANSION PHASE 2 EXPLAINED
EPISODE 22 with SARA SWIDERSKI
EXPANSION PHASE 1 EXPLANIED + ANN-RENEE DESBIENS
EPISODE 21 with LAILA EDWARDS
MONTREAL @ OTTAWA GAME 4 REACTION | WALTER CUP FINALS | 2026 PWHL PLAYOFFS
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MONTREAL @ OTTAWA GAME 3 REACTION | WALTER CUP FINALS | 2026 PWHL PLAYOFFS
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MINNESOTA @ MONTREAL GAME 5 REACTION! WINNER ADVANCES TO WALTER CUP!
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The PWHL expands to Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose
HELLO, MOTOR CITY!
We’re thrilled to welcome PWHL Detroit as the league’s ninth team, debuting next season at Little Caesars Arena. It’s an honor to join this passionate community and its hockey tradition, and we're excited for all the memories we’ll share in our inaugural season and beyond.
IT'S HAMMER TIME!
It's official: PWHL Hamilton is the league’s tenth team, set to hit the ice in the 2026–27 season at TD Coliseum. From day one, this city has felt like home, starting with our Takeover Tour game that brought in 16,012 fans. We couldn't be more excited to be on this journey with you all.
GREETINGS, LAS VEGAS!
Big dreams have always found a home in this desert oasis. That story continues with the launch of our eleventh and newest team, PWHL Las Vegas, set to hit the ice in the 2026-27 season at T-Mobile Arena. We’re excited to have you with us as we grow this dream together!
HEY, SAN JOSE!
Introducing: PWHL San Jose, the league’s twelfth team, set to take the ice in the 2026–27 season at SAP Center. We are thrilled to make a home in a city that shares our innovative vision and can’t wait for all the moments and memories the future has in store for us.
Montréal Celebrates the PWHL Walter Cup Champions
The city of Montréal honored the 2026 Walter Cup champion Victoire at an epic May 30 celebration, co-presented by Air Canada and Intact Insurance, showering their love on Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Marie-Philip Poulin and the rest of the first Canadian team to win it all.
GET YOUR PWHL CHAMPS MERCH
The Montréal Victoire are the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup Champions! Celebrate the victory with this exclusive championship collection.
Getting Started with the PWHL
Beginner's Guide to the PWHL
Unique to the PWHL are its scoring system and rule innovations, putting emphasis on a thrilling game that rewards competitive play, engages fans worldwide and makes the hockey we play truly unique to us.
Check out this Beginner’s Guide to the PWHL to learn all about what sets the PWHL apart and what to keep an eye out for.
PWHL 101
Sit down, class is in session. Professor Puck is here to teach PWHL 101!
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 1: The PWHL
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 2: Ice Hockey
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 3: PWHL Rules
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 4: Points and Standings
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 5: Hockey Lingo
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | Episode 6: Expansion Player Distribution Process
PWHL 101 with Professor Puck! | The Ice Crew
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