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PWHL unveils 2026-27 season with new conferences and expanded playoffs
Original: PWHL announces 2026-27 schedule: New conferences, expanded playoffs and more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651173/20
The Professional Women's Hockey League has announced its 2026-27 schedule, introducing a conference structure for the first time and expanding its playoff format. The league will also continue its takeover tour, playing showcase games in non-markets. The changes mark a significant structural shift as the young league grows and aims to reach wider audiences across North America and beyond.
Why now: Fans are reacting to the league's biggest structural overhaul yet, with conferences and more playoff spots changing how the season will unfold.
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- PWHL announces 2026-27 schedule: New conferences, expanded playoffs and more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7651173/2026/10/02/pwhl-schedule-2026-27-conferences-playoffs-takeover-tour/ # Sports # WomensHockey # PWHL · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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