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NWHL to stage shortened 2021 season in bubble environment
The National Women’s Hockey League is planning to stage its entire 2021 season as a shortened bubble tournament at Lake Placid, New York, from January 23-February 5.
NWHL’s Metropolitan Riveters partner with Horizon BCBSNJ
The National Women's Hockey League's Metropolitan Riveters have announced a partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) for the 2020-21 season
PWHPA secures $1m sponsorship deal with Secret Deodorant
The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association has announced it has secured a $1m commitment from Secret Deodorant to help fund its Dream Gap Tour for 2021.
Rylan Kearney steps down as NWHL commissioner as part of wider shake-up
Dani Rylan Kearney has stepped down as National Women's Hockey League commissioner as part of a major restructuring of the organization
NWHL partners with Bladetech Hockey
The National Women's Hockey League has struck a partnership agreement with Bladetech Hockey, which has been designated the official blade of the league.
Hyperice becomes official recovery partner of NWHL
The National Women's Hockey League has announced a partnership with recovery and performance technology brand Hyperice, which has been designated the organization’s official recovery partner.
NWHL pushes back start of 2020-21 season to January due to Covid-19
The National Women's Hockey League has decided to push back the start of the 2020-21 season to January 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
PWHPA unveils revamped structure for 2020-21 season
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association has unveiled a revamped structure for its second season in 2020-21.
NWHL confirms Toronto expansion franchise
The National Women's Hockey League has confirmed it is placing an expansion franchise in Toronto, the league's first team in Canada
NWHL ‘re-energized’ after revamping ownership structure to secure long-term stability
The women's ice hockey league has replaced its commissioner and is seeking independent ownership of all its teams to stabilize in the short term and sustainably grow in long run. Bob Williams reports
NWHL poised to establish expansion team in Toronto
The National Women's Hockey League is reportedly looking to set up an expansion team in the Toronto area
NHL All-Star Game to feature women’s 3-on-3 event
The National Hockey League's All-Star Game, which will be held in St
NWHL 2020 All-Star Weekend to be held in Boston
The National Women's Hockey League has announced that the 2020 All-Star Weekend will be held at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston on February 8-9
NWHL aligns with AccuWeather
The National Women’s Hockey League has announced that digital weather forecasting services company AccuWeather has become its exclusive weather sponsor.
NWHL appoints Michelle Picard as deputy commissioner
The National Women's Hockey League has appointed Michelle Picard as its deputy commissioner and director of player development.
NWHL eyes growth after closing new round of equity funding
The National Women's Hockey League has closed a new round of equity funding, which it says "ensures viability and continued growth for the league for many years to come"
NWHL branded ‘glorified beer league’ by former player
The National Women’s Hockey League has been branded a "glorified beer league" by former Boston Pride player Hilary Knight.
NWHL names Rocket Sport as its latest sponsor
The National Women’s Hockey League has signed the Montreal-based Rocket Sport as its latest commercial partner.
NWHL partners with Opendorse to help build players’ brands
The National Women's Hockey League has signed a partnership with athlete marketing platform Opendorse in an attempt to increase its players’ presence and engagement on social media.
NWHL signs apparel partnership with American Giant
The National Women’s Hockey League has signed a partnership with clothing company American Giant, which will become the official apparel sponsor of the league.
NWHL’s Boston Pride gains new ownership group
National Women's Hockey League team Boston Pride has been taken over by a group of investors, led by Cannon Capital managing partner Miles Arnone
Dunkin’ extends NWHL partnership
The National Women’s Hockey League has gained another commercial boost ahead of the new season with the extension of a sponsorship deal with the Dunkin’ restaurant brand.
‘We’re not going anywhere,’ insists NWHL commissioner Dani Rylan
National Women's Hockey League Commissioner Dani Rylan is standing confident of the league's future despite an ongoing mass player boycott
Women’s ice hockey union launches ‘Dream Gap Tour’ amid NWHL boycott
More than 200 of the world’s top female ice hockey players who have pledged to not compete in North America this season in an attempt to gain better pay and working conditions have launched their own c…
Pro women hockey players form union with hopes of creating a new league
Following last month's collapse of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, more than 200 top female hockey players have unionized and are eyeing a boycott of their sole remaining option for professional play,…