Sponsorship deal helps to shore up the NWHL

The NWHL announced a new partnership with Discover Financial Services on Friday morning, marking the league's largest-ever sponsorship deal.

First day's a doosey in the NWHL

Toronto is still looking for its first goal, Minnesota shut down Boston's power play, and Abbie Ives stole the show in net. Marisa Ingemi shares key takeaways from Day 1 of the NWHL's season.

The 25 Most Powerful Women in Hockey

From the players inspiring us on the ice to the executives innovating behind the scenes, Sportsnet celebrates the women shaping the game

Oh, Canada. Canucks beat the 'Mericans in Women's 3 on 3 showcase game

Melodie Daoust and Rebecca Johnston scored to give Canada a 2-1 win over the United States in a 3-on-3 women's game on Friday during the NHL's all-star skills competitions.

Troy Ryan takes over as Head Coach after a change of direction was deemed necessary

Perry Pearn is out as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team.

Don't dream it's over......

The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association's latest barn-storming stop will be back in Toronto and feature six teams.

NHLPA announces partnership with PWHPA ahead of Dream Gap Tour

The NHLPA is partnering with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) ahead of the Dream Gap Tour.

Swedish hockey players boycott training, tournament over pay

The top female hockey players in Sweden refused to attend training camp Thursday or play in an upcoming international tournament in Finland, the latest such move by a women's national team to get better compensation.

Women's hockey players staying optimistic despite uncertain future

Laura Stacey will admit this off-season is “a little bit scary.” It's a sentiment many elite women hockey players on the planet would probably agree.

Making progress...

The National Women's Hockey League is increasing salaries, offering a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improved benefits in an agreement reached with its players' association.

Women's hockey athletes announce new players association

Women's hockey players announced Monday that they have formed a new players association.

Not on our watch. Players stand together to demand a better future #ForTheGame

More than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season, hoping their stand leads to a single economically sustainable league.

Brian Burke Commenting On What The Future Holds For Women's Hockey

HC's Brian Burke explains to the Starting Lineup why he was so stunned by the CWHL folding, why he hopes it’s just part of a bigger women’s hockey strategy, and why this now sets a clear path for the NHL to step in and help.

Team Canada Comes Up Clutch And Beats The U.S. In Best-Of-Three Series

Brianne Jenner and Blayre Turnbull scored, Shannon Szabados made 38 saves, and Canada beat the United States 2-0 on Sunday to win the inaugural Rivalry Series.

U.S. Blanks Canada To Go Up 1-0 In Best-Of-Three Series

Alex Rigsby made 33 saves and Hilary Knight scored as the United States earned a 1-0 victory over Canada on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game Rivalry Series between the two rivals.

And Oh, Do They Have A Great Rivalry!

The inaugural Rivalry Series—a three-game head-to-head matchup between Team Canada and Team USA—is just one third over. There’s no question, though: It’s on.