PWHL
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, PWHL has been mentioned in one podcast episode on NPR (Feb 2026). In the NPR episode "U.S. women’s hockey dominates Canada as cross-country skiers make history," the PWHL is highlighted as a key factor in creating career opportunities for young players. The discussion emphasizes the league's role in attracting record crowds and its foundational impact on women's professional hockey.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is a professional women's ice hockey league in North America composed of twelve teams, seven in the United States and five in Canada. Launched in 2023, the PWHL is the only professional women's hockey league in North America. The teams play a regular season to earn one of eight places in the playoffs, and the winner of the playoffs is awarded the Walter Cup.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on NPR |
| Field | Sports |
Who talks about PWHL on podcasts?
PWHL came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on NPR.