New York Sirens Sign Team Captain Micah Zandee-Hart to Contract Extension Through 2026-27

November 5, 2025 - NEW YORK - The New York Sirens announced today that defender and team captain Micah Zandee-Hart has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. One of New York's three foundational signings prior to the inaugural season, Zandee-Hart first signed a three-year Standard Player Agreement through 2025-26 and was named the first captain in team history in December 2023. "From day one, Micah has been a model of what it means to lead," said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust... Full Story

PWHL Vancouver Signs Draft Picks Nina Jobst-Smith, Brianna Brooks and Madison Samoskevich

October 28, 2025 - VANCOUVER, BC - PWHL Vancouver announced today the signing of three draft picks, Nina Jobst-Smith to a two-year Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement to join the team through the 2026-27 season, and Brianna Brooks and Madison Samoskevich to one-year contracts for the 2025-26 season. "We've built a good group of young players heading into our inaugural season, including draft picks Nina, Brianna and Madison," said Cara Gardner Morey, PWHL Vancouver General Manager. "We're excited to see the co... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

October 27, 2025 - BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association announced its 2026 season schedule will feature the same 12 teams and six-team East and West divisional alignment as last season. Each team will play 100 games from May 14 through September 7, 2026. Carolina League: The Charleston (SC) RiverDogs of the Single-A Carolina League filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a company called Riverdog Moving LLC that was formed in 2022. The suit alleges unauthorized use of the 'Riverdog' name and a simila... Full Story

Montréal Victoire Extends Contracts for Three Foundational Players

October 23, 2025 - MONTRÉAL, QC - The Montréal Victoire announced on Thursday that the team has signed two-year contract extensions with the first three foundational players in its history: captain Marie-Philip Poulin, goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens, and alternate captain Laura Stacey. All three players are now under contract through the end of the 2027-28 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. They enter the season on the heels of an outstanding and award-winning 2024-25 campaign with the Victoire and helped Team Cana... Full Story

• New York Sirens Sign Team Captain Micah Zandee-Hart to Contract Extension Through 2026-27 - New York Sirens (PWHL) November 5
  
• Montréal Victoire Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Montreal Victoire (PWHL) November 4
  
• Boston Fleet Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Boston Fleet (PWHL) November 4
  
• PWHL Vancouver Unveils 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Vancouver (PWHL) November 4
  
• Ottawa Charge Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Ottawa Charge (PWHL) November 4
  
• Sceptres Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) November 4
  
• Minnesota Frost Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - Minnesota Frost (PWHL) November 4
  
• New York Sirens Unveil 2025-26 Unity Games, Theme Nights, and Promotional Giveaways - New York Sirens (PWHL) November 4
  
• Minnesota Frost Unveil Commemorative Championship Jersey Ahead of 2025-26 Season - Minnesota Frost (PWHL) October 30
  
• PWHL Vancouver Signs Draft Picks Nina Jobst-Smith, Brianna Brooks and Madison Samoskevich - Vancouver (PWHL) October 28
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (PWHL) October 27
  
• PWHL Media House Announces Season Three of Jocks in Jills Presented by Sharkninja, Hosted by Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri - (PWHL) October 23
  
• Montréal Victoire Extends Contracts for Three Foundational Players - Montreal Victoire (PWHL) October 23
  
• New York Sirens Sign Fourth Round Pick Callie Shanahan to One-Year Deal - New York Sirens (PWHL) October 22
  
• PWHL Seattle Unveils Inaugural Jerseys Ahead of 2025-26 Season - Seattle (PWHL) October 21
  
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• US women's hockey set to face Canada in Rivalry Series - PWHL Boston Globe (November 6)
  
• As women's hockey climbs to new heights, Ottawa says think smaller - PWHL Ottawa Citizen (November 4)
  
• PWHL had real presence at Blue Jays game during World Series - PWHL Montreal Gazette (November 2)
  
• Back-to-Back PWHL Champs Minnesota Frost Launch Silver-Accented Championship Jersey - PWHL Sports Logos Net News (October 31)
  
• Ottawa is giving the PWHL's Charge every reason to leave - PWHL Ottawa Citizen (October 31)
  
• PWHL says it never got shot to negotiate Lansdowne arena - PWHL Ottawa Citizen (October 30)
  
• PWHL says Ottawa 'ignored' Lansdowne capacity concerns - PWHL Ottawa Citizen (October 29)
  
• North Vancouver player signs with PWHL Vancouver - PWHL Abbotsford News (October 29)
  
• Vancouver signs three draft picks before its first PWHL season - PWHL Vancouver Province (October 28)
  
• Vancouver signs 3 draft picks ahead of its first PWHL season - PWHL CBC (October 28)
  
• So much for supporting women's professional sport in Ottawa - PWHL Ottawa Citizen (October 28)
  
• PWHL says plans for new Ottawa arena 'not viable for us' - PWHL CBC (October 24)
  
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