NHL.com staff writer Anna Kulesa will be filing a biweekly notebook on all the happenings in the Professional Women’s Hockey League throughout the season. Today, a look at some of the top storylines,

The PWHL is heading west by selecting Vancouver as its first expansion franchise on Wednesday as part of the six-team league’s objective to broaden its reach across North America. A member of the Vancouver Angels under-11 girls team,

PWHL began play last year with six teams, but 'Takeover Tour' attendance showed potential for growth. Two new teams will join for the 2025-26 season.