New women's North American hockey league launches
Women's ice hockey dropped the puck on the new year with the launch of a new professional league, with New York blanking host Toronto 4-0 on Monday in the
www.breitbart.comHere’s the latest on the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) as of late March–April 2026.
- Playoff push and standings: Montréal Victoire clinched first place in the regular-season standings, setting up top seeding for the Walter Cup Playoffs, with Seattle Torrent contending for second in the Gold Plan standings as the regular season wrapped up. This info reflects the final weekend results that determined seeds.[3]
- Playoff berths and outcomes: The Ottawa Charge secured a playoff berth with a 3-0 win over Toronto Sceptres, locking in the final postseason spot in the PWHL, while other teams completed their regular-season finales in front of large crowds across multiple arenas. These outcomes were reported in the league’s game recaps at the end of April 2026.[3]
- Individual highlights: Kelly Pannek finished as the league’s points leader and top goal scorer for the 2025–26 season, an award-highlighted stat referenced in season wrap coverage. This award detail appeared in official PWHL summaries and team recaps.[3]
- Recent broadcasts and highlights: The league released game recaps and video highlights across multiple teams, including recent shootout and OT finishes that underscored the competitive depth of the inaugural seasons and the ongoing postseason chase. You can find these in the PWHL game center and recap pages.[3]
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