Inaugural Season of the Professional Women's Hockey League

The podcast episode discusses the launch of the brand new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), its inaugural season, and the optimism surrounding its future. The league consists of six teams and aims to succeed where previous women's hockey leagues have failed. The first games showcased fast-paced, skillful, and physical hockey, garnering record attendance and positive feedback. The players' excitement is evident as they witness the birth of a professional women's hockey league, enabling young girls to dream of playing in the league and young boys to see women's hockey as normal. The league is owned by Mark Walter, billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is committed to investing in women's hockey and providing the necessary resources. Although the league still faces financial challenges, there is optimism about its potential profitability and plans for future expansion.