US EditionWomen’s pro hockey league selects Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise
- The PWHL revealed on Wednesday that Seattle will join the league as its second expansion team, increasing the total number of teams to eight for the 2025-26 season.
- The league's rapid expansion follows strong market interest and successful neutral-site games drawing over 14,000 fans in multiple cities.
- Seattle's selection reflects its established support for women's sports, a growing youth hockey community, and partnership with the Kraken and Oak View Group.
- Kraken owner Samantha Holloway highlighted Seattle's strong sports culture and emphasized the city's evident enthusiasm for women's hockey.
- The PWHL plans further expansion to 10 teams by 2026-27, aiming to grow the league alongside the incoming college talent pool and to inspire future hockey players.
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PWHL announces Seattle for second expansion franchise, with plans to add 2 more by 2026-27
The PWHL will expand to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second expansion franchise alongside Vancouver. The two teams provides the PWHL a major foothold in the Pacific Northwest.
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PWHL announces Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise, plans to add 2 more by 2026-27, AP source says
The PWHL will expand to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second expansion franchise alongside Vancouver. The two teams provides the PWHL a major foothold in the Pacific Northwest. The Associated Press has learned that the women's…
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Marietta Daily JournalPWHL selects Seattle for second expansion team
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Seattle as its second expansion city on Wednesday.
PWHL continues West Coast expansion, adding franchise in Seattle
The Professional Women's Hockey League will add a franchise in Seattle ahead of next season. Seattle joins Vancouver as the PWHL's first two expansion teams, bringing the growing league to eight teams now spanning west to east across North America.
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