A new pro women’s hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America

Published June 29, 2023 6:18 pm

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writers

A new women’s pro hockey league will begin competing in North America as early as January. A co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers has purchased the seven-team Premier Hockey Federation. The new league will bring together North America’s most accomplished female players, likely alongside talented players from Europe and Asia. ,The league is expected to begin with six teams, split between the U.S. and Canada. The league also opens the door for potential involvement from the NHL.

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