Reports: PWHL set to expand to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario
The league is expected to add two more markets after Detroit, with Hamilton drawing 16,012 fans for a January game.
- On Tuesday, media reports indicated The Professional Women's Hockey League selected Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, as its next expansion cities, continuing the organization's rapid growth.
- The PWHL launched in January 2024 with teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto; last week, the league announced a Detroit club will join for the 2026-27 season.
- Drawing 16,012 fans for a game at TD Coliseum between Toronto and Seattle, Hamilton demonstrated significant market support, with Hockey News reporting an official announcement expected Thursday.
- Las Vegas, a hot professional sports market, hosts the Vegas Golden Knights, The Aces, and the Raiders, with an official hockey announcement expected Wednesday.
- As for future expansion, San Jose, Calif., remains a potential landing spot according to The Athletic, while the NBA is also considering Las Vegas for future growth.
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PWHL announces new expansion franchises are coming to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario
The Professional Women's Hockey League has proven to be a success with teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver.On Wednesday, the league announced that it will be adding another two teams, with franchises being awarded to Hamilton, Ontario, and Las Vegas.That's right. I think we can officially call Las Vegas a "Hockey Town."According to the league, the team in Hamilton — currently known as PWHL Hamil…
PWHL expands to Hamilton and Las Vegas for 2026-2027 season - 100 Mile Free Press
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is expanding to Hamilton, Ont., and Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2026-2027 season. The announcement Wednesday (May 13) comes one week after the team annouced PWHL Detroit. The new teams will join the original six teams, Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, and New York Sirens, along with the two 2025-2026 expansion teams, Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle To…
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