PWHL Playoff Race is Getting Closer & World Championship Rosters Being Set
Plus PWHL Minnesota got a big win over PWHL Montréal that helped them climb in the playoff race before the pause.
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In today’s edition, we take a look at how the PWHL playoff race is shaping up including which teams will likely make it in. Also, the Women’s World Championship rosters will be released any time now and you can get a first glimpse at who will be on the USA roster and Canada. Finally wrap up our newsletter with a quick read on PWHL Minnesota’s come from behind win over PWHL Montréal.
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PWHL Requires Full Face Mask, Should the NHL as Well?
PWHL Playoff Race Taking Shape with 5 Games Remaining
March 27, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
With just five games remaining in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season for all six teams, the four-team playoff is shaping up. Two teams can clinch with a regulation win, another isn’t too far behind, while the last spot is semi-up for grabs but there’s a five-point lead for the club currently holding it.
USA, Canada Setting Rosters for Women’s World Championship
March 26, 2024 by Jim Bay
The 2024 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship features the best players from 10 nations competing for the coveted gold medal. The tournament, which begins on April 3 and will culminate with the bronze and gold-medal games on April 14, will be staged at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y.
PWHL Minnesota’s Defense Contributes in Win vs Montréal
March 25, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
March in Minnesota typically means at least one big snowstorm; this time, there were two within three days. The latter of the two storms fell while PWHL Minnesota hosted PWHL Montréal on Sunday afternoon, March 24, where they also celebrated the Special Olympics during game festivities. It was the final game for both teams before the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) break for the Women’s World Championship.
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