The Professional Women’s Hockey League is expanding.
The league announced on Wednesday that Vancouver was selected as its first expansion city. It will be the PWHL’s seventh team, and third in Canada.
“This is a historic day for our league, our fans, our athletes, and our sport,” PWHL executive vice president of business operations Amy Scheer said in a statement released by the league. “Vancouver is a vibrant city with a deep love for the game — as we saw firsthand during the PWHL Takeover Tour earlier this season. Expanding to Vancouver reflects the growing momentum behind the league and the incredible passion of our fanbase since launching in January 2024.