The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and its players' union have reached an agreement to expand team rosters and increase minimum salaries ahead of the league's fourth season.
The deal, announced Thursday, will allow each team to carry more players and ensures higher baseline compensation for athletes. Specific roster sizes and salary figures were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
The agreement comes as the PWHL continues to grow following its inaugural season. League executives, including Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford and Executive Vice President of Business Operations Amy Scheer, previously unveiled plans for the first PWHL All-Star Game in Toronto on September 24, 2026.
