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Women’s Hockey League Set for Thrilling Expansion Draft

5/20/2025

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for an exciting expansion draft on June 9, welcoming new teams from Seattle and Vancouver. Existing teams must finalize their player protection lists by June 3, safeguarding three players each. From June 4-8, the expansion teams will have the chance to recruit up to five players from unprotected rosters, setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter in women's hockey.

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for an exciting expansion draft on June 9, welcoming new teams from Seattle and Vancouver. Existing teams must finalize their player protection lists by June 3, safeguarding three players each. From June 4-8, the expansion teams will have the chance to recruit up to five players from unprotected rosters, setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter in women's hockey.