The PWHL trophy is headed to Canada, but the US is winning the women’s hockey moment
The PWHL trophy has been won by the Montreal Victoire, marking the first time it leaves the United States. Despite this, the growth of women's hockey in the US continues to thrive, with record attendance and new expansion teams. The league will enter the next season with a total of seven US franchises and five Canadian franchises, reflecting a significant shift in the balance of teams.
- ▪The Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup, defeating the Ottawa Charge in an all-Canadian final.
- ▪The PWHL will expand to San Jose next season, adding to the four new US franchises announced recently.
- ▪The league has seen a 77% increase in viewership on YouTube and record attendance at various venues across the US.
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The Minnesota Frost saw a rise in average attendance this season, as did the three other American PWHL franchises. Photograph: Luke Schmidt/PWHLView image in fullscreenThe Minnesota Frost saw a rise in average attendance this season, as did the three other American PWHL franchises. Photograph: Luke Schmidt/PWHLPWHLThe PWHL trophy is headed to Canada, but the US is winning the women’s hockey momentThe young league will enter next season with four new US expansion teams, shifting the balance of franchises and reflecting a swell of interest in the sportIan KennedyThu 21 May 2026 12.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 12.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFor the first time in the short history of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), the Walter Cup is leaving the United…
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