Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching – October 2024

Professional Women’s Hockey League: Heartache to Triumph and the Future for Women Coaches 

October 2024   •   Vol. 24, No. 4 

by Olivia Pope 

As every fan of women’s hockey knows all too well, the journey to the formation of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has been long and arduous to say the least. Now, after an inaugural season that exceeded expectations, drew packed houses game after game, and developed a passionate and committed fan base, the PWHL is poised to cement its status as a permanent fixture of girls and women’s sport. In the process, it is inspiring scores of young girls to recognize that there is a place for them in “Canada’s game”, as players, coaches, broadcasters, administrators.  

Check out the full article: https://coach.ca/resource/professional-womens-hockey-league-heartache-triumph-and-future-women-coaches

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