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PWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategyPWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategy
PWHL awards newest franchise to Detroit, proving power of Ally’s hometown marketing strategy
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After three years of playing games in the Detroit market, the PWHL is finally ready to commit to the city. The league announced yesterday that it’s expanding to Detroit, MI, after hosting four games there.
May 07, 2026
Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the iceBreaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice
Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice
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While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.
May 04, 2026
Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the iceBreaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice
Breaking down a weekend of Game 7s on the hardwood and the ice
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While the first of the NHL conference semis started with a bang, this weekend was all about the best two words in sports — Game 7 — with three do-or-die NBA playoff games and another in the NHL. That’s a whole lot of heart-pumping action.
May 04, 2026
PWHL shares impressive growth numbers as new brand partners embrace the league’s valuePWHL shares impressive growth numbers as new brand partners embrace the league’s value
PWHL shares impressive growth numbers as new brand partners embrace the league’s value
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The PWHL is getting bigger and better each year and has the data to prove it. This week, the league shared metrics from its third regular season that illustrate a continued rise in fan demand. And that interest is driving more and more sponsorships, with new categories constantly joining the fold.
April 30, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffsEverything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffs
Everything you need to know about the 2026 PWHL playoffs
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Death, taxes, and Montréal winning the regular season — the Victoire earned the No. 1 seed for the second time in three years. But that success hasn’t translated to the playoffs: They have yet to make a Walter Cup final, losing in the semis in both playoff appearances despite owning home-ice advantage.
April 30, 2026
An NBA and NHL Playoff updateAn NBA and NHL Playoff update
An NBA and NHL Playoff update
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April 29, 2026
No. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponentNo. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponent
No. 1 seed Montréal Victoire select No. 3 Minnesota Frost as semifinal opponent
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The regular season is in the books and the playoff matchups are officially set ahead of postseason puck drop on Thursday. That means it’s time for the league’s innovative rule book to really shine — let’s brush up.
April 27, 2026
A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA PlayoffsA postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs
A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs
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The first rule of the playoffs is to stay in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. As the first round rages on in both the NHL and NBA here’s a round-up of the eliminated teams and the squads who could be next.
April 27, 2026
PWHL playoff seeding comes down to regular-season finalePWHL playoff seeding comes down to regular-season finale
PWHL playoff seeding comes down to regular-season finale
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All eight teams are in action during tomorrow’s four-game regular-season finale — and there’s a lot at stake ahead of puck drop. No time to waste — let’s skate to it.
April 24, 2026
This weekend’s must-watch NBA and NHL Playoff gamesThis weekend’s must-watch NBA and NHL Playoff games
This weekend’s must-watch NBA and NHL Playoff games
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April 24, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 NHL PlayoffsEverything you need to know about the 2026 NHL Playoffs
Everything you need to know about the 2026 NHL Playoffs
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The Stanley Cup Playoffs feature 16 of the league’s 32 teams — eight from the Eastern Conference and eight from the Western Conference. The top three teams in each division (Atlantic and Metropolitan in the East; Central and Pacific in the West), along with the two next-best teams in each conference (the Wild Cards) complete the 16-team field.
April 18, 2026
Sizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular seasonSizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular season
Sizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular season
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We’re officially in the homestretch of the NHL regular season, but only two squads have punched their tickets to the 16-team Stanley Cup Playoff, which begins on April 18th. Here’s the tale of two conferences.
April 01, 2026
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