PWHL rules are modelled significantly on the NHL’s rules and include IIHF rules related to bodychecking, face protection, and fighting. The league has also adopted an innovative rule addition following experimentation of various adaptations and in-game scenarios during December’s pre-season evaluation camp in Utica, New York.
View the complete and most up-to-date rulebook below:
2024-2025 PWHL Rulebook (Final).pdf