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Seattle Joins PWHL as Eighth Franchise for 2025

5/1/2025

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has exciting news for fans: Seattle will join as its eighth franchise in the 2025-26 season, following Vancouver. Set to play at Climate Pledge Arena and train at Kraken Community Iceplex, this expansion not only boosts regional rivalries but also signals the league's ambitious growth, aiming for ten teams by 2026-27.

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has exciting news for fans: Seattle will join as its eighth franchise in the 2025-26 season, following Vancouver. Set to play at Climate Pledge Arena and train at Kraken Community Iceplex, this expansion not only boosts regional rivalries but also signals the league's ambitious growth, aiming for ten teams by 2026-27.