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Watch the PWHL: Boston Fleet vs. Toronto Sceptres

Karissa Donkin

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The Toronto Sceptres and Boston Fleet will kick off regular-season play on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on CBCSports.ca, CBC Gem and the CBC Sports app.

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Fans look on before the start of the first PWHL game in Ottawa on Jan. 2, 2024.

ottawa pwhl crowd attendance fans

Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey have been teammates on the ice for years. In September, they added a whole new wrinkle to that relationship. 

From linemates to lifemates, PWHL stars Poulin and Stacey navigate marriage and career

Claire Thompson isn't your typical rookie preparing for her PWHL debut. After spending last year pursuing her medical degree at NYU, the 26-year-old Princeton graduate traded her stethoscope for a hockey stick to resume an already successful playing career.

PWHL rookie Claire Thompson trades stethoscope for hockey stick to resume career

Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens, who was drafted first overall to the PWHL in June, is up for helping a team that won five regulation games last season. 'They might have finished last [last season] but I ... think they have a really great foundation,' she says.

Sirens' new home, addition of Sarah Fillier has PWHL club's trajectory pointing up

Youth hockey and economic opportunity are among the factors the Professional Women's Hockey League is considering when evaluating potential sites for expansion. The league could add two teams as soon as next season.

With new season on the horizon, PWHL evaluating more than 25 expansion proposals

The 'no escape' rule is one of several changes the league has made to try to improve play in its second year. In this case, it's aimed at increasing scoring in a league where goals were hard to come by last season.

An attempt to jump-start scoring: A deeper look at the PWHL's new 'no escape' rule

All six Professional Women's Hockey League teams will hit the ice for pre-season action this week in either Toronto or Montreal, as the league prepares to open its second season at the end of the month.

A burning question for each PWHL team ahead of the league's sophomore campaign

Defending PWHL champions Minnesota Frost have a big challenge when the second season begins Nov. 30. Winning breeds fiercer competition, particularly in a six-team league with so much familiarity between players from their college and international careers.

Minnesota Frost eager to defend PWHL title after eventful summer with trophy

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter gets you caught up on the Professional Women's Hockey League as it prepares to launch a new season this weekend.

What to know for the PWHL's 2nd season

The PWHL unveiled new names. logos and uniforms for its six teams this season.

PWHL Jerseys

Briony Douglas' sculpture 'The Inaugural Six' is made from upcycled, game-used sticks

This artist known for working large is helping the PWHL celebrate its 2nd season in a big way

Laura Stacey and Marie-Philip Poulin with Arlo overlooking Montreal.

Poulin/Stacey

Host Anastasia Bucsis is joined by PWHL insider Karissa Donkin as they give their early predictions ahead of the 2nd PWHL seasons.

Way too early PWHL season predictions

The 23-year-old forward from St John’s, describes the pride she feels being the only player in the PWHL from the province, and why she won’t be the last. 

Toronto Sceptres' Maggie Connors is proud to call Newfoundland home

Players with the Montreal Victoire celebrate in a preseason game against the Boston Fleet.

PWHL Montreal at Boston

Entering her first PWHL season, Ottawa Charge defender Ronja Savolainen plans to introduce herself with an unapologetic, hard-nosed style. It fits exactly what general manager Michael Hirshfeld was looking for this off-season.

Speed of PWHL game has Charge's Ronja Savolainen motivated to raise her level of play

Edmonton will be the site of a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral site game between the Toronto Sceptres and the Ottawa Charge in February.

Edmonton to host PWHL neutral site game between Toronto, Ottawa on Feb. 16

From kiss cams to advertising, Mel Brown writes they haven't always felt welcome in the hockey community despite being a lifelong fan. That is, until Professional Women's Hockey League teams hit the ice.

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