Last Week around the Leagues

September 14, 2021 - This past week the Massachusetts Pirates won the United Bowl Championship in the first season in the Indoor Football League, the National Women's Hockey League rebranded as the Premier Hockey Federation, the Champions Indoor Football League franchise in Topeka announced it will be known as the Topeka Tropics, and the Raleigh Flyers won their first American Ultimate Disc League Championship. Highlights from this week are from the Indoor Football League, Champions Indoor Football, Canadian Football League, Premier Hockey Feder... Full Story

PHF Announces Covid-19 Health & Safety Protocols

September 10, 2021 - (Brooklyn, N.Y.) - The Premier Hockey Federation has announced its COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols for the 2021-22 season that includes the adoption of a full vaccination policy for its members. "The health and safety of everyone associated with the PHF is a top priority," said PHF Commissioner Tyler Tumminia. "In consultation with global healthcare leaders, vaccination for COVID-19 continues to be a critical component in promoting and protecting the health and safety of all players, staff, and their families." The ... Full Story

PHF Players See "Huge Opportunity" in Name Change

September 9, 2021 - On September 7, the National Women's Hockey League became the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), signifying a monumental move in professional women's sports by lifting the "W" from its name. Among those to enthusiastically embrace the change were the athletes, many of whom believe the rebrand sends the right message at the right time. "We should be judged based on our skill and what we bring to the table, not based on our gender," said Sammy Davis of the Boston Pride, who was the first overall draft pick in 2020. "This rebr... Full Story

NWHL Rebrands as Premier Hockey Federation

September 7, 2021 - (Brooklyn, N.Y.) - The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) has officially launched a new era with the introduction of a name change and refreshed logo ahead of the 2021-22 season. The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) re-defines the league's brand based on the skill and talent of its athletes as opposed to their gender and is the first professional women's sports league in North America to lift the word 'women's out of its title. "The Premier Hockey Federation is home to some of the best professional athletes in the world... Full Story

• Phf Announces Cleveland Clinic as Official Medical Team - (PHF) September 17
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (PHF) September 14
  
• PHF Announces Covid-19 Health & Safety Protocols - (PHF) September 10
  
• PHF Players See "Huge Opportunity" in Name Change - (PHF) September 9
  
• NWHL Rebrands as Premier Hockey Federation - (PHF) September 7
  
• August's Roster Additions - (PHF) September 1
  
• NWHL Announces 2021-22 Regular Season Schedule - (PHF) August 5
  
• July's Roster Rundown - (PHF) July 31
  
• 2021 NWHL International Draft Recap - (PHF) July 25
  
• 2021 NWHL International Draft Preview - (PHF) July 25
  
• NWHL International Talent Started with Weber - (PHF) July 23
  
• Tim McGhee Tapped to Develop NWHL Partnerships - (PHF) July 22
  
• Bill Flanagan and Ken Dufton to Lead N WHLScouting - (PHF) July 15
  
• Defending Champion Pride Draft Local Pair - Boston Pride (PHF) July 13
  
• All Rearguards for Riveters in NWHL Draft - Metropolitan Riveters (PHF) July 11
  
• All Today's Women's Hockey News

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Premier Hockey Federation (PHF)

• Premier Hockey Federation's new name has no labels, no limits - PHF Toronto Globe and Mail (September 18)
  
• This campaign is working to bring women's professional hockey to Seattle - PHF Tacoma News Tribune (September 17)
  
• Women's league rebrands with new name: Premier Hockey Federation - PHF St. Paul Pioneer Press (September 7)
  
• NWHL changes name to Premier Hockey Federation as part of rebranding effort - PHF Toronto Globe and Mail (September 7)
  
• Minnesota Whitecaps now members of Premier Hockey Federation as NWHL rebrands - PHF Minneapolis Star Tribune (September 7)
  
• National Women's Hockey League rebrands to Premier Hockey Federation - PHF Buffalo News (September 7)
  
• NWHL rebrands as the Professional Hockey Federation - PHF Elite Sports NY (September 7)
  
• NWHL rebrands to PHF - PHF SB Nation (September 7)
  
• NWHL rebrands to Premier Hockey Federation entering 7th year - PHF San Diego Union-Tribune (September 7)
  
• Hockey community rallies around former Beauts player Jordan Ott in bout with breast cancer - PHF Buffalo News (August 26)
  
• Three athletes with CT ties, along with Connecticut Whale's first overall pick highlight 2021 NWHL Draft - PHF Danbury News-Times (June 30)
  
• Beauts pick four defenders including Nichols product in NWHL draft - PHF Buffalo News (June 30)
  
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