Detroit awarded PWHL expansion franchise for 2026-27 season
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
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The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Detroit, with a team set to start this fall. The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season, the league and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced Wednesday morning. The team will play at Little Caesars Arena.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Detroit, with a team set to start this fall.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Detroit, with a team set to start this fall. The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season, the league and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced Wednesday morning. The team will play at Little Caesars Arena.
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