PWHL Preseason: What We Know & Big Questions Left!

Get ready for the latest updates on the PWHL preseason as we dive into what we know so far and tackle the big questions still looming! Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the newly released preseason schedule, including training camps, scrimmages, and media day plans. They also explore lingering uncertainties like team names for Seattle and Vancouver, the playoff format, and how the league can better engage fans ahead of the inaugural puck drop. From player signings like Nicole Gosling and Michelle Karvinen to comparisons with the NHL and WNBA, this episode of the Women's Hockey Report, brought to you by the Locked On NHL network, has it all. Plus, what lessons can the PWHL learn from other leagues to enhance their operations and fan experience? Join the conversation as we analyze strategies, player performances, and the evolving landscape of women’s hockey. Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead of the game! Follow & Subscribe on all podcast platforms and share your thoughts in the comments. What are your burning questions about the PWHL preseason? Let us know, and we might discuss them in the next episode! See you next Saturday for more women’s hockey insights. 🚨🏒 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - PWHL Preseason Schedule 08:15 - PWHL Preseason Scrimmages 17:30 - PWHL To-Do List Updates 24:35 - Playoff Format Explained 26:15 - Takeover Tour Dates 28:05 - PWHL Player Signings 34:10 - Additional Signings 36:15 - Unknown Aspects of PWHL 38:20 - Where to Find Us Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social Women’s Hockey Report on TikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on Social Twitter https://bit.ly/3hXyu5w Facebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNc #pwhl #womenshockey #hockey Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.