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PWHL Unveils 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has officially announced its 2024-25 regular-season schedule, which kicks off on Saturday, November 30. This season will see an expanded slate of 90 games, with each team playing 30 matchups—six more than in the league’s inaugural season.
Opening Weekend Action
All six PWHL teams will take the ice during the league’s opening weekend. The action starts on November 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET, when the Toronto Sceptres host the Boston Fleet at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Later that day, the Ottawa Charge will face off against the Montréal Victoire at 5:00 p.m. ET at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The opening weekend wraps up on Sunday, December 1, when the New York Sirens travel to St. Paul to battle the Minnesota Frost at Xcel Energy Center at 6:00 p.m. ET.
“Our teams and players are so eager to bring their new identities to life, and the schedule announcement elevates that sense of anticipation,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior VP of Hockey Operations. “We have more games, new uniforms, a talented rookie class and so much more for the PWHL community to look forward to. For our players and our fans, the season ahead will be intense, competitive and fun.”
Ticket Information
All teams will offer half-season ticket packages, with on-sale dates varying by team, starting as early as October 17. Single-game tickets will be available starting October 30 for Canadian teams and November 1 for U.S. teams. Fans looking for ticketing details can visit thepwhl.com and sign up for team-specific email lists.
Key Dates in the 2024-25 Season
The season includes three International Breaks: December 9-16, February 3-10, and April 3-25, the last aligning with the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
Home Openers:
- Toronto Sceptres – Nov. 30 vs. Boston Fleet (2:00 p.m. ET, Coca-Cola Coliseum)
- Montréal Victoire – Nov. 30 vs. Ottawa Charge (5:00 p.m. ET, Place Bell)
- Minnesota Frost – Dec. 1 vs. New York Sirens (6:00 p.m. ET, Xcel Energy Center)
- Ottawa Charge – Dec. 3 vs. Toronto Sceptres (7:00 p.m. ET, The Arena at TD Place)
- Boston Fleet – Dec. 4 vs. Minnesota Frost (7:00 p.m. ET, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell)
- New York Sirens – Dec. 18 vs. Toronto Sceptres (7:00 p.m. ET, Prudential Center)
Walter Cup Rematch
One of the most anticipated matchups of the season comes early when the Minnesota Frost and Boston Fleet meet on December 4 at Tsongas Center. This marks the first time the teams will face each other since Minnesota’s historic Walter Cup victory on May 29, 2024.
Holiday Matchups
The holiday season will feature several key games, including:
- New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) – Toronto Sceptres vs. Ottawa Charge (7:00 p.m. ET, Coca-Cola Coliseum)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 21) – Minnesota Frost vs. Ottawa Charge (7:00 p.m. ET, Xcel Energy Center)
- Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17) – New York Sirens vs. Boston Fleet (4:00 p.m. ET, Prudential Center)
Schedule Breakdown
The 90 regular-season games span 79 different dates, with the busiest day set for April 26, when all six teams will be in action. The schedule includes 69 standalone games and nine days with double matchups. The most frequent game days are Saturdays (21 games), followed by Wednesdays (19), Sundays (18), Tuesdays (16), Fridays (7), Thursdays (6), and Mondays (3).
Each team will play one another six times, with three games at home and three on the road. The regular season wraps up on May 3, with Boston hosting Minnesota and Ottawa visiting Toronto.
Additional details, including non-primary venue games and broadcast information, will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can stay updated by visiting thepwhl.com.
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Vancouver Rise FC Reveal 2026 “After Dark” Home Kit
Vancouver Rise FC has revealed its new “After Dark” home kit for the 2026 Northern Super League season, pulling inspiration straight from the natural setting that surrounds its home at Swangard Stadium.
The design pays tribute to Central Park in Burnaby, with visuals that reflect the quiet, layered beauty of the park at night. Tree silhouettes stretch across the kit, creating a sense of depth and movement—meant to mirror the experience of looking up through the canopy after dark.
The club says the concept ties closely to its motto, “Stronger by Nature,” grounding the team’s identity in the environment that surrounds it. The design blends all crest colours with added tones that bring warmth and balance, giving the kit a look that feels both rooted and refined. Paired with classic shorts and socks, it leans into tradition while still telling a clear local story.
A key detail returns on both the After Dark kit and the club’s secondary “Sunshine Kit” for 2026. A Gold Pointed Star sits on the left sleeve, marking Vancouver Rise FC as the inaugural champions of the Northern Super League. The patch represents the league’s top honour and signals the club’s early place in its history.
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley praised the design and its connection to the community, pointing to the pride residents have in their parks and green spaces. He added that seeing Central Park reflected in the team’s identity makes the return to Swangard Stadium for the new season feel even more meaningful.
The After Dark kit leans heavily into place and atmosphere. It’s less about flash and more about identity—something that feels tied to where the team plays and who shows up for them.
Pre-orders for both the After Dark and Sunshine kits are now available through the club’s official store, with options for delivery or in-stadium pickup.
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2026 Stars On Ice Announces Olympic Bronze Medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirierat in Vancouver
Canadian figure skating fans are getting a rare post-Olympic victory lap moment this spring.
Fresh off the 2026 Winter Olympics, the country’s top skaters are heading out on the 2026 edition of Stars on Ice, with a stop in Vancouver set for May 12 at Rogers Arena.
Leading the lineup are Olympic bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Their free dance this season, inspired by The Starry Night, helped secure their first Olympic podium and quickly became one of the most talked-about programs of the Games.
They’ll be joined by a stacked group of Canadian talent, including world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps. Also on the bill: four-time national champion Madeline Schizas, and rising pair team Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud, who recently picked up medals on the world stage.
The tour leans heavily into nostalgia too. Canadian icon Elvis Stojko returns as a central figure, still known for the kind of power and speed that made him a standout in the ’90s. Kaetlyn Osmond, one of the country’s most decorated skaters with Olympic gold, silver, and bronze to her name, is back as well.
Rounding out the cast are fan favourites Keegan Messing and Roman Sadovsky, with Sadovsky making his Stars on Ice debut. For the Vancouver show, guest performers Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac will join the lineup.
Behind the scenes, Kurt Browning returns as director and choreographer. His work has shaped the tour for years, blending technical skating with a more theatrical style that plays well in an arena setting.
The Vancouver stop is set for 7:00 p.m., with tickets already on sale through the usual outlets. Prices start at $35, with premium on-ice seating and group options available. More information on the Stars On Ice website.