PWHL’s New Rules for 2026-27 Include Legal High-Sticks
The PWHL announced its rule changes for the 2026-27 season on Thursday, headlined by legalizing high-sticking the puck. The full breakfown of changes:
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PWHL Officiating Changes for 2026-27
The PWHL will open the 2026-27 season with 42 on-ice officials – 21 referees and 21 linespersons – down from 59 last season, with five newcomers, 22 departures, and two sweater number changes.
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PWHL Eliminates Coach’s Challenges, Adds Third Goalie
The PWHL has made some changes to its rulebook for the upcoming season, including adding a goaltender and eliminating coach’s challenges.
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PWHL Announces Officiating Team for 2024-25
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced their officiating team for the 2024-25 season.
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PWHL Suspends Boston’s Wenczkowski One Game for Illegal Hit
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has issued its first suspension in league history, suspending Boston forward Taylor Wenczkowski one game for an illegal hit on Ottawa’s Amanda Boulier.
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PWHL’s Maltais Scores League’s First ‘Jailbreak’ Shorthanded Goal
The first shorthanded goal in PWHL history – from Toronto’s Emma Maltais – also ended a New York powerplay thanks to a recent rule change.
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PWHL Tweaks Rules for Inaugural Season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League dropped the puck on its first game January 1, but not before the league made some updates to its rulebook.
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PWHL To Use AHL Officials, NHL Rulebook
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will use AHL officials and play under the NHL rulebook with some “small adaptations” for their inaugural season
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