The Professional Women’s Hockey League has reached the sixth and final stage of its 2026 Expansion Player Distribution Process ahead of the 2026-27 season with an Open Signing Period for all 12 teams that began June 19. 

2025-26 delivered expansion, international competition, record-breaking crowds, and a new Walter Cup champion. And through it all, PWHL's players and fans delivered memorable moments on and off the ice.

Join us as we look back some of the most memorable moments from the 2025-26 season.

Led by Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the Jocks in Jills podcasts offers the sharpest analysis of the PWHL while showcasing the biggest names in women’s hockey and offering insights into the past, current and next generation of PWHL stars. 

The 2026 PWHL Draft Presented by Upper Deck took place June 17 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Check out PWHL Draft Central to see the full order of selections and much more about a very special night.

The 2026 PWHL Awards presented by Ally Financial took place in Detroit on Tuesday, June 16 when the winners of these prestigious honors were announced. 

The city of Montréal turned out to honor the 2026 Walter Cup champion Victoire at the May 30 celebration, co-presented by Air Canada and Intact Insurance, showering their love on Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Marie-Philip Poulin and the rest of the first Canadian team to win it all. 

Sit down, class is in session. Professor Puck is here to teach PWHL 101!

Unique to the PWHL are its scoring system and rule innovations, putting emphasis on a thrilling game that rewards competitive play, engages fans worldwide and makes the hockey we play truly unique to us.

Check out this Beginner’s Guide to the PWHL to learn all about what sets the PWHL apart and what to keep an eye out for.