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Gigi Marvin announces retirement after one season in PWHL

One of the veteran stars of the women’s game is hanging up her skates. On Monday, forward Gigi Marvin announced her retirement from the game at the age of 37.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Ranking each PWHL team's new branding for 2024-25

After playing an entire season under generic names, the inaugural six PWHL franchises have their identities.

PWHL launch new team names, branding for 2024-25 season

New York Sirens to play home games at Prudential Center in 2024-25

Which defunct sports teams had the best uniforms?

PWHL News / Hockey Unplugged / September 9

PWHL finally unveils official names and logos for all six of its teams

The PWHL had a successful inaugural season that saw solid attendance numbers and a growing interest from fans as the season went on. It has been difficult for women's hockey to establish a sustainable league.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

PWHL Ottawa adds Dean Jackson, Greg Houde to coaching staff

A few new faces will be helping Carla MacLeod out this season. On Wednesday, PWHL Ottawa announced that it has hired Dean Jackson as the team’s new assistant coach.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

PWHL Montreal to play home games at Laval’s Place Bell in 2024-25

Another PWHL team has secured its home ice of the second season. On Wednesday, Montreal announced that Place Bell in Laval will be its primary home arena for the 2024-25 regular season.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

PWHL Toronto to play home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2024-25

The team from the Six is moving into a bigger venue this season. On Tuesday, PWHL Toronto announced that it will be playing its home games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum for the 2024-25 season.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 3

PWHL Minnesota hire Melissa Caruso as new general manager

PWHL Minnesota announced Tuesday the hiring of Melissa Caruso as the club’s newest general manager. Caruso, a St. Paul, Minn., native, served in various roles for the American Hockey League for over 15 years, and was recently the vice president of hockey operations and governance of the AHL.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 22

PWHL New York signs Kayle Osborne to three-year contract

The PWHL’s Big Apple franchise has locked up the position between the pipes. On Tuesday, New York announced they have signed goaltender Kayle Osborne to a three-year standard player agreement (SPA).

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

PWHL Ottawa signs No. 2 overall pick Danielle Serdachny to three-year contract

PWHL Ottawa announced Tuesday they had signed foward Danielle Serdachny, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 PWHL Draft, to a three-year contract. “We are thrilled to add Danielle as a core piece of our organization for the next three years,” General Manager Mike Hirshfeld said in a press release.

PWHL News / The Equalizer / August 8

Has the NWSL already been passed by the PWHL?

As another Olympic fortnight rolls on and names like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky top the headlines, it is more apparent than ever that we are living through a boom time for women’s sports.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Noah Kahan wears PWHL Montreal jersey while performing at Osheaga 2024

The Professional Women’s Hockey League got some love from a Grammy Award-nominated artist, as Noah Kahan performed his set at Osheaga 2024 while wearing a PWHL Montreal sweater on Friday.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 2

PWHL Minnesota signs Claire Thompson to two-year contract

One of the top blueliners in women’s hockey is ready to return to the ice. On Friday, PWHL Minnesota announced it has signed defender Claire Thompson to a two-year standard player agreement that will carry through the 2025-26 season.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Sisters growing the game: Marissa and Hannah Brandt embracing the opportunity to work in Korea

It goes without saying, women’s hockey is growing at a pace never seen before. A lot of that comes due to the popularity of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the ever-growing quality in coverage of the game and people just taking a general interest in the sport.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

PWHL Minnesota Report Cards 2023-24: Mellissa Channell

The PWHL offseason continues to move along, and while the season is still a ways off, we still have more report cards for PWHL Minnesota to work through.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 26

PWHL New York signs Noora Tulus to two-year contract

An elite European scorer is officially coming to North America. On Thursday, PWHL New York announced the team has signed forward Noora Tulus to a two-year standard player agreement, which will carry through the 2025-26 season.

PWHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

PWHL Minnesota Report Cards 2023-24: Emma Greco

Now that both PWHL Minnesota goaltenders have received their grades, it’s time to move on to their defensive core. Some may be asking about PWHL Minnesota’s other two goaltenders, but since they didn’t really play, there’s not much to grade them on.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 18

PWHL Boston signs 2024 draft pick Daniela Pejsova

PWHL Boston announced Thursday the signing of defender Daniela Pejsova to a three-year contract through the 2026-27 season. “(I’m) definitely looking forward to putting on the green and white jerseys,” Pejsova said.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

PWHL Montreal signs Jennifer Gardiner to two-year contract

One of the top offensive weapons taken in this year’s PWHL Draft has inked her first professional contract. On Tuesday, PWHL Montreal announced they have signed forward Jennifer Gardiner to a two-year standard player agreement.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

PWHL Montreal re-signs Catherine Dubois to one-year contract

PWHL Montreal is bringing back another familiar face to its forward group. On Monday, the team announced on Monday that it has re-signed Catherine Dubois to a one-year standard player agreement.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 11

PWHL New York signs Maja Nylen Persson to three-year contract

The team from the Big Apple has inked its top blueline prospect. On Thursday, PWHL New York announced it has signed defender Maja Nylén Persson to a three-year standard player agreement, which will carry through the 2026-27 season.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 11

PWHL New York hires Lauren Williams as assistant coach

PWHL New York announced the hiring of Lauren Williams as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Williams spent the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach for Mount Royal University women’s program in the Canadian University U SPORTS system.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

PWHL Toronto re-sign Carly Jackson to one-year contract

PWHL Toronto announced Tuesday the signing of goaltender Carly Jackson to a one-year contract. The Amherst, N.S., native only dressed for one game for Toronto in the team’s inaugural season, but those who follow the club know Jackson’s presence was felt, instantly becoming a fan favorite.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9