NEW YORK AND TORONTO (January 21, 2025) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced the PWHL Breakthrough Cup powered by PLAY Hockey, a girls hockey tournament set to take place April 4-6, 2025, in Blaine, MN, bringing together teams of all ages and skill levels to pave the pathway to women's professional hockey. Held in the State of Hockey, the event also provides participants with the opportunity to interact with the stars of the PWHL while competing to be crowned PWHL Breakthrough Cup champions. Registration is now open at thepwhl.com.
As part of PLAY Hockey's partnership with PWHL, the company will help to enhance the PWHL’s grassroots hockey marketing efforts by powering select events through registration, scheduling, event operations, experiences and more.
“At the PWHL, we are committed to grassroots hockey, recognizing it as the foundation of our sport, which is why this partnership with PLAY Hockey is the perfect fit,” said Jayna Hefford, Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations. “We know how vital it is to support young players, coaches, and communities at every level to ensure the growth and sustainability of women’s hockey. Through this partnership, we know we can make a great impact on the sport and foster a lifelong love for the game in young players.”
“Seeing the passion from fans globally since the PWHL drop its first puck in 2024 has been both inspiring and game changing,” said Rhys Van Kemenade, Chief Hockey Officer, PLAY Hockey. “At PLAY Hockey, we’re committed to growing the game and advancing opportunities for women and girls in hockey across our global portfolio of team, individual entry, tours and development events. Partnering with the PWHL - the best women’s hockey league in the world - to continue our efforts is beyond exciting.”
Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprised of six teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto, each with rosters featuring the best women’s hockey players in the world. Launched on Jan. 1, 2024, the PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide all-time record for a women’s hockey game. In 2024, the PWHL was recognized by Sports Business Journal as the Sports Breakthrough of the Year and received the top position in the first-ever Canadian edition of the Harris Poll, which ranks companies’ reputations. Visit thepwhl.com to purchase tickets and merchandise, and subscribe to the PWHL e-newsletter to receive the latest league updates. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.
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About PLAY Hockey
PLAY Hockey is a global leader in youth hockey events, teams, tours and development programs. Headquartered in Winnipeg, MB with regional operations across North America and Europe, the company is growing the game for male and female players of all skill levels at over 110 annual events in seven countries. PLAY Hockey is focused on providing best-in-class experiences for players, families, and community partners. The organization provides opportunities for young players to build friendships, have fun, and create family memories that last a lifetime. Learn more at www.playhockey.com.