The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announces two new expansion franchises in Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas, with both teams set to begin play next season. Multiple outlets report that the league makes the announcement for the two cities in a Wednesday update, adding to its broader plan for rapid growth. Coverage describes Hamilton and Las Vegas as the league’s next expansion markets, following an earlier wave that included Detroit. One report notes this move as part of a second wave of expansion. Another outlet adds that the league is working toward a total of 12 teams, indicating that additional expansion is expected beyond these two locations. Canadian media also include local perspectives, with fans and players in Hamilton welcoming the prospect of a home team and more pro women’s hockey opportunities in the city. Across the reports, the central points remain consistent: the PWHL is expanding to Hamilton and Las Vegas, and the new franchises are scheduled to launch next season as part of the league’s continued scaling.
PWHL announces expansion teams for Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announces two new expansion franchises in Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas, with both teams set to begin play next season. Multiple outlets report that th...
- The PWHL announces expansion franchises for Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas.
- Both teams are scheduled to begin play next season.
- The announcements are made as part of the PWHL’s rapid expansion plan.
- Coverage describes Hamilton and Las Vegas as the league’s next expansion markets following earlier additions such as Detroit.
- At least one outlet reports the league expects additional expansion to reach 12 teams.
The PWHL announced an expansion to Hamilton Wednesday, alongside an expansion to Las Vegas. Local fans and players say it will be great to cheer for a home team.
3 months agoThe Professional Women's Hockey League announces two new expansion teams in Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas, set to begin play next season.
3 months agoHamilton and Las Vegas will be the two newest cities lacing up and hitting the ice in the PWHL next season, the league announced Wednesday.
3 months agoThe PWHL delivered a double-shot of expansion news by announcing it is bringing women’s pro hockey to the distinctly different markets of Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario
3 months agoVegas and Hamilton follow Detroit as part of the PWHL’s second wave of expansion.
3 months agoThe PWHL will add expansion teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season, the latest step in the league's rapid expansion plan. The league announced the two cities on Wednesday.
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