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Minnesota has won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League by defeating Boston 3-0 in game five of the series, with goals from Liz Schepers, Michela Cava, and Kendall Coyne Schofield. The trophy was presented by tennis legend Billie Jean King, and Taylor Heise was named playoff MVP. The league, which has six teams, is owned by the Mark Walter Group.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League game between Toronto and Montreal at Scotiabank Arena broke the all-time attendance record for a women’s hockey game with 19,285 fans. The league has been setting attendance records throughout the season, and the game marks a significant milestone for women’s professional hockey. The success of the league has garnered interest from NHL teams for potential expansion, and there are plans to play games in NHL venues in the future. The record-breaking attendance demonstrates the growing demand for women’s professional hockey and raises the possibility of playing in larger venues in the future.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II leaves the door open to a potential quarterback trade, with speculation surrounding Russell Wilson possibly joining the team. Meanwhile, Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson stands by his comments about the San Francisco 49ers' offensive tells, despite their loss. The Edmonton Oilers fall short in their bid to match the 1993 Penguins' record win streak, and the Professional Women’s Hockey League announces a game at PPG Paints Arena featuring former Robert Morris star Brittany Howard.
The new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has officially announced its six inaugural franchises, with three teams in the U.S. and three teams in Canada. The American franchises are located in Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the New York City area, while the Canadian franchises are in Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. The league, funded by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter and his wife, Kimbra, will have a 24-game regular season starting in January 2024. Rosters will be formed through free agency signings and a draft, with the majority of founding players selected in September. The PWHL aims to be the only professional women's hockey league in North America, following the dissolution of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).