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PWHL hires Boston Fleet assistant GM Meghan Turner as GM of its Seattle expansion franchise

Boston Fleet assistant GM Meghan Turner is switching coasts after being hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced Wednesday.

PWHL unveils expansion draft and signing guidelines for new franchises in Vancouver, Seattle

The PWHL's two newest franchises in Seattle and Vancouver will begin stocking their rosters early next month through an exclusive free agency period followed by an expansion draft.

Islanders secure No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping 9 positions

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined: reports

The PWHL's first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday.

Bills reward NFL MVP Josh Allen with deal reportedly worth $330 million US

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million US, which would make him among the league's highest-paid players.

PWHL attendance, scoring up this season with expansion plans on horizon

Attendance is up, and so is scoring two-thirds through the Professional Women’s Hockey League's second season, with the six-team league closing in on a decision to expand by as many as two franchises for next year.

Free of injuries, distractions, Hilary Knight regaining offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season

Hilary Knight was more impressed than surprised in discovering she was leading PWHL forwards in ice time three months into the league's second season. It helps Knight is injury-free after being slowed by an ankle issue she chose not to address until last summer.

Sports business exec Malaika Underwood appointed PWHL Players Association executive director

The Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association on Wednesday announced the hiring of Malaika Underwood to take over as executive director starting in March.

Avalanche reward newly acquired goalie Blackwood with 5-year, $26.25M US contract extension

It didn't take goalie Mackenzie Blackwood long to establish himself as the Colorado Avalanche's starter for the present and future after signing a five-year $26.25 million US contract extension on Friday.

Led by N.Y. Sirens' Sarah Fillier, rookies already making an impact 2 weeks into PWHL's 2nd season

Sceptres defender Renata Fast recalled attending the PWHL draft in June and being impressed by how much young talent Toronto was adding to its roster before quickly coming to another more worrisome realization.