PWHL to add Vancouver as first expansion franchise, AP source says

Get ready for PWHL Vancouver, with the six-team women's pro hockey league set to announce its first expansion franchise on Wednesday. Without specifically mentioning where, the PWHL issued a news release saying it would hold an afternoon news conference to make an expansion announcement, with league executives being made available later. On Friday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that Vancouver will be the PWHL's first expansion team.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league has not revealed its plans. On hold for now is the league announcing a second expansion city, with Seattle being considered, the person..



. John Wawrow | The Associated Press.