PWHL Expands to Las Vegas and Hamilton: A New Era for Women's Hockey

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will introduce teams in Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, for the upcoming season. Announced on Wednesday, this expansion also welcomes a new Detroit team. Las Vegas' team will play at T-Mobile Arena, sponsored by the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, while Hamilton's team will call TD Coliseum home.

Supported by the Golden Knights, the PWHL's Las Vegas team joins a city with an impressive hockey pedigree, highlighted by the Knights' recent 2023 championship. Hamilton's expansion is backed in partnership with Oak View Group and the City of Hamilton, reflecting a region eager to embrace women's hockey.

Las Vegas has shown a strong commitment to women's sports, with the successful Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA securing titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025. According to Amy Scheer, PWHL executive vice president of business operations, the city awaits its own franchise's arrival with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Hamilton drew a significant crowd at a PWHL game earlier this year, confirming local support for a new team, noted Jayna Hefford, PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)