The Ontario Hockey League and the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association have partnered to host four regular-season Dream Gap Tour games in OHL venues.

The PWHPA Showcase presented by the OHL will feature games Feb. 10 in Peterborough and St. Catharines and Feb. 11 in Barrie and Kitchener.

The PWHPA was formed in 2019 with the goal of creating a sustainable women's hockey league. The organization features four teams comprised of top international players.

The 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour has featured stops in Montreal, Truro, N.S., Pittsburgh and Ottawa so far.

Women's hockey league plans to double salary cap to $1.5M US

The Premier Hockey Federation is doubling down on women's hockey by announcing plans to increase its salary cap to $1.5 million US per team for the 2023-24 season in an aggressive bid to deepen its talent pool by offering players an opportunity to earn a living wage.

Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey speaks at a press conference at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey, seen above in 2018, told CBC Sports she's been 'consistent' in her outreach to the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association.

carey-reagan-102722

Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey, seen above in 2018, said all seven teams have exceeded 75 per cent of their salary caps, with some having already reached the limit.

More events are planned for the second half of the PWHPA season.

"To be able to play in four great hockey cities in one weekend will be a great experience for our players, our current fans and those who may watch women's hockey for the first time," PWHPA operations consultant Jayna Hefford said in a release.

PWHPA member Megan Keller is seen above in February 2021. The PWHPA announced four stops in conjuction with the OHL scheduled for February on Wednesday.

PWHPA partners with OHL to host 4 Dream Gap Tour games

More Stories Like This