the U.S. and Canada national team players more consistent ice time. With the PWHL, that’s not as much of a concern, but now the players must manage a larger workload and find the balance between time with the national team and their professional team.
The second set of Rivalry Series games are scheduled for Feb. 6 and 8 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Summerside, Prince Edward Island, during a break in the PWHL calendar. The league will also take a three-week break for the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship in April.
“To be able to have the Rivalry Series, have a professional league, and be in the forefront of people’s minds when they talk about women in sport is important. It’s crucial so we can continue to train at a high pace and push the sport forward.”
