On Wednesday, Montréal Victoire GM Danièle Sauvageau confirmed that the team will once again protect Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey, and Ann-Renée Desbiens in expansion.
2026 PWHL Expansion
PWHL’s expansion roster building process prioritizes player choice
The PWHL’s expansion roster building process has been outlined to the league’s players, according to a guide obtained by The Ice Garden on Sunday.
PWHL expanding to San Jose, CA, ahead of 2026-27 season
The PWHL’s final 2026 expansion team is headed to California.
No space for a PWHL team in Calgary
Despite strong attendance at the Takeover Tour Game, Calgary did not put in a bid for a PWHL franchise in 2026.
PWHL’s expansion to Las Vegas is a gamble, but a smart one
The PWHL’s expansion to Las Vegas is an interesting and relatively unexpected move.
PWHL expanding to Las Vegas, NV and Hamilton, ON ahead of 2026-27 Season
The PWHL has added two more teams ahead of its fourth season.
PWHL expanding to Detroit for 2026-27 season
It’s official: the PWHL is expanding to Detroit for its ninth franchise.
