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PWHL Phase 3 Expansion Protections

by Reid LemkerJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026

Phase 3 of PWHL expansion wrapped up Friday afternoon. Get caught up how rosters look heading into Phase 4.

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Taking stock of the Minnesota Frost roster after Phase 2

by Reid LemkerJune 9, 2026June 14, 2026

The Minnesota Frost lost three talented players in Phase 2 of expansion, but there is reason for optimism heading into Phase 3.

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Which teams should look into taking full advantage of Phase One: part two

by GeremyJune 2, 2026June 14, 2026

In part two we look at the Toronto Sceptres and Vancouver Goldeneyes as teams who should take full advantage of phase one. Who should they be targeting? How does Toronto solve it’s goal scoring woes? Can Vancouver use this to become the Cup contenders they were supposed to be?

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Which teams should look into taking full advantage of Phase One: part one

by GeremyMay 31, 2026June 14, 2026

The expansion process has begun! Starting June 1st teams are going to be able to officially start taking to free agents. Non-expansion teams get to sign any free agents across the league. With only three protection slots in Phase One, are any teams able to take full advantage of this phase?

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Five players who could be targeted in the PWHL’s upcoming expansion

by The Ice GardenMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

The IX: Hockey Friday with The Ice Garden, May 29, 2026

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Which Seattle Torrent stars deserve Phase 1 protection?

by Silvia Leija RosasMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The Seattle Torrent can protect only three players during Phase 1 of the PWHL expansion process. With difficult roster decisions ahead, Seattle must determine which stars are too important to risk losing as the franchise builds for Year 2.

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The IX Sports Podcast | PWHL salaries and expansion updates

by The IX SportsMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

On the Hockey Edition of The IX Sports Podcast host Maya Smith is joined by guest Alyssa Turner to talk about PWHL salaries after the PWHL Players Association voted this week to make salaries public for the first time.