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PWHL to choose San Jose as its 4th expansion market, AP sources say
The league will grow to 12 teams and strengthen its Western footprint as it pursues geographic diversity and shorter travel, Amy Scheer said.
- On Friday, The PWHL selected San Jose, California, as its fourth and final expansion market, bringing the league to 12 teams. Two anonymous sources confirmed the development, which The Hockey News first reported.
- Las Vegas, Seattle, and Vancouver joined the league last year, while Detroit and Hamilton, Ontario, were added as new franchises over the past two weeks.
- Executive vice president of business operations Amy Scheer stated the league prioritizes geographic diversity and reduced travel time, with the new team likely playing at the SAP Center, home to the NHL's Sharks.
- The league now maintains a four-team foothold in the West, complementing its original six franchises in Boston, New York, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Minnesota.
- Scheer said the league is considering splitting into two conferences or divisions to manage its larger structure and streamline operations as expansion continues.
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PWHL to add teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season
The PWHL is bringing women's hockey to the Bay Area by choosing San Jose, California, as its fourth and final market during the league's latest round of expansion, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday.
·Canada
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PWHL to choose San Jose as its 4th expansion market, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the discussions tell The Associated Press that the PWHL is bringing women’s hockey to the Bay Area by choosing San Jose, California, as its fourth and final market during the league’s latest round of expansion.
·United States
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San Jose Expected To Be Officially Announced As Final PWHL Expansion Location On Tuesday
The PWHL will reach their four-team expansion goal with PWHL San Jose, the final addition ahead of the 2026-27 season, which the league is expected to officially announce on Tuesday.
·Calgary, Canada
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right1Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 38%
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