Why there’s optimism around the Professional Women’s Hockey League
North America’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has attracted some star players and there's now optimism that a women’s league will succeed on and off the ice.
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North America’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has attracted some star players and there's now optimism that a women’s league will succeed on and off the ice.