Front Burner A new dawn for women’s pro hockey
Jan 4, 2024
Hailey Salvian, a senior writer for The Athletic, discusses the new Professional Women's Hockey League's inaugural season and the challenges it faces. The podcast explores the excitement surrounding the league, the players' skills and physicality, the significance of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in women's pro hockey, and the demand for tickets and merchandise. It also touches on the challenges faced by the Canadian Women's Hockey League and its split with the NWHL.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exciting Start to the Season
02:12 • 8min
The Significance of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in Women's Pro Hockey
10:24 • 2min
Demand for Tickets and Merchandise in Women's Pro Hockey Season
12:26 • 2min
The Challenges of the Canadian Women's Hockey League
14:09 • 9min