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The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Seattle and Vancouver next season. The news was music to the ears of young players like Elly Garcia-Dudek.
Montreal Victoire’s Marie-Philip Poulin attempts a shot on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips during-third period PWHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Spencer Colby THE CANADIAN PRESS The Montreal Victoire has chosen to protect goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens and forwards Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey from being available to the PWHL’s expansion franchises in Seattle and Vancouver.
The PWHL expansion process is now complete. PWHL Seattle and PWHL Vancouver have 12 players rostered after each of the league's original six teams relinquished four players during the exclusive signing window and expansion draft.
The return of the Seattle Vamps? Women's hockey has a long history in Seattle and could provide inspiration as PWHL Seattle considers a permanent name.