PWHL Prepares for Second Season with Expansion Talks and New Features

The league considers adding two teams while introducing team identities, new rules, and an expanded schedule for 2024-25.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is exploring over 25 proposals for expansion, with the possibility of adding two new teams as early as next season, though no decisions have been finalized.
The league unveiled new team names, logos, and jerseys for its six franchises, moving away from generic city-based identifiers used in the inaugural season.
The 2024-25 season introduces rule changes, including stricter penalties for head-checking and a 'No Escape Rule' for penalized teams, aimed at enhancing player safety and game flow.
This season will feature a longer 30-game schedule per team, neutral-site games in NHL arenas across North America, and international broadcast efforts to grow the league’s global reach.
The league's inaugural season saw record-breaking attendance and merchandise sales, with strong momentum expected to continue as the second season begins on Saturday.