A new women’s hockey league is coming to North America.
The Professional Hockey Federation and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association announced a merger Friday, with an intention of starting a new league in January 2024.
The North American league is expected to start with six teams — three in the U.S. and three in Canada — according to a person with knowledge of the league’s plans. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the details were not made public.
The PWHPA has almost 100 members listed on its website, including the majority of the Canadian women’s hockey
