Hailey Salvian

Inside the PWHL’s race to expand westward as Seattle Torrent, Vancouver Goldeneyes debut After an offseason that radically altered the PWHL’s original six teams, the league is back with two new franchises.

Professional women's hockey has officially arrived on the West Coast.

The PWHL’s expansion westward brought on seismic change, with rosters torn apart, superstars on the move, and two new teams created from scratch.

Inside a whirlwind seven months:

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Over the last six months the PNE have invested over $6 million to bring the iconic old Pacific Coliseum back to life — and to make it home of the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes.

I took a tour of the building ahead of Friday’s home opener for @theathletic.com

New York Sirens 2025-26 PWHL preview: Retool brings star rookies and plenty of questions With Sarah Fillier, Casey O'Brien and Kristýna Kaltounková, but missing established stars, can the Sirens climb out of the PWHL basement?

In New York, the retool brings star rookies and plenty of questions:

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Did you see me sleeping in the stands?

Boston Fleet 2025-26 preview: Alina Müller era begins with new coach, new captain

The PWHL season is just days away, and we’re previewing all 8(!!) teams at @theathletic.com, starting with the Boston Fleet and and New York Sirens.

In Boston, the Alina Müller era begins with new coach, new captain ⬇️

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I was too scared to tweet this

I won’t lie, new Taylor album just made me listen to brat. Sorry!

Dang

Who was going to tell me blue jays were good this season ???

Just got stung by a wasp which is so embarrassing as an adult ????

PWHL expansion mock draft: The Athletic picks players for Vancouver and Seattle

PWHL mock expansion draft with @haileysalvian.bsky.social to build rosters for Seattle & Vancouver

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This is basically my burner account at this point

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Airport Chili’s is closed. Devastated.

Minnesota Frost receive inaugural PWHL Walter Cup championship rings

The Minnesota Frost have received the first-ever PWHL Walter Cup championship rings 👀

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Last night in Montreal, a hit decided a game. Thats’s not hyperbole. Its fact.

Welcome back to the Tom Wilson Show.

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PWHL playoff race is back on: Top 5 storylines to watch down the stretch There are nine games left in the PWHL's second season. Here's what to keep an eye on.

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PWHL to announce Vancouver as first expansion team, could start play in 2025-26: Sources The Professional Women’s Hockey League is set to announce a new team in Vancouver next week, according to sources briefed on the matter.

NEWS: The PWHL is expected to announce a new franchise in Vancouver, sources tell @haileysalvian.bsky.social.

The team will be the league’s first expansion franchise and expected to play in 2025-26.

More details 🔗

Same to you!!

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Why Alex Ovechkin's 'amazing journey' to goal No. 895 meant so much to so many

Alex Ovechkin is a 39-year-old man who broke his leg on Nov. 18. He was 27 goals away. Today should not have happened.

“Yeah,” Spencer Carbery said, “you can’t rationalize that part of it.”

From Long Island:

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Why Alex Ovechkin’s ‘amazing journey’ to goal No. 895 meant so much to so many "It's just an honor to be living through this," said Tom Wilson, whose pass to Ovechkin led to history on Sunday.

Here's @seangentille.bsky.social from Long Island on Alex Ovechkin's surreal, unreal charge to 895:

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NHL 2024-25 attendance check-in: Almost league-wide gains as season nears its finale With the Stanley Cup playoffs fast approaching, teams are filling seats more than ever — with some surprising exceptions.

Tonight is the fourth straight #NHLJets sellout and 12th of the season.

Here's an NHL-wide attendance check-in from @haileysalvian.bsky.social and Harman Dayal, if you'd like to read more about the positive trend:

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. @haileysalvian.bsky.social, hockey writer & podcaster for The Athletic, talks about how a healthy Hilary Knight is back near the top of her game — and the top of the PWHL in points.

Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

Canada women's world championship roster announced: Snubs, surprises and new faces

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How to watch NCAA Women’s Frozen Four — plus, top players, schedule and more Everything you need to know about the 2025 women's Frozen Four.

Babe wake up, the Frozen Four starts today🤗🤗

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After an uneven first PWHL season and 'a lot of struggles,' Hilary Knight is back

After an uneven first PWHL season, Hilary Knight is back.

Inside her resurgent sophomore season.

“I don’t really think I’ve scratched the surface of my capabilities at the pro level quite yet.”

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After an uneven first PWHL season and ‘a lot of struggles,’ Hilary Knight is back A nagging injury led to an off year for Knight, who is one of the most decorated American hockey players in the history of the women’s game.

great feature on Hilary Knight, PWHL points leader and top MVP candidate imo, by @haileysalvian.bsky.social over at @theathletic.bsky.social

After an uneven first PWHL season and 'a lot of struggles,' Hilary Knight is back

After an uneven first PWHL season, Hilary Knight is back.

Inside her resurgent sophomore season.

“I don’t really think I’ve scratched the surface of my capabilities at the pro level quite yet.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...