Initiative, Led by Mark and Kimbra Walter, Billie Jean King Has PWHPA and PHF Support CHICAGO AND BOSTON, JUNE 30, 2023 -- A new professional hockey league, featuring the world’s best women’s players, will launch in January 2024. The new league was announced today by business and philanthropic leaders Mark and Kimbra Walter, sports icon Billie Jean King, and Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) Governors Johanna and John Boynton. The league will be supported financially by the Walters and led by board members including King, sports executive Ilana Kloss, and Los Angeles Dodgers President Stan Kaste ..read more

Round Three features top four primary uniforms and four specialty jersey designs Only eight designs remain in the 2022-23 Premier Hockey Federation Sweater Series with the third round of voting set to commence on June 28. The last eight days featured four primary uniform and four specialty jersey votes conducted on social media to complete the second round of a tournament-style bracket. Advancing from the primary uniform bracket was Boston Pride Gold, Buffalo Beauts Blue, Toronto Six Black, and Montreal Force Maroon by a narrow margin of 50.2% over Minnesota Whitecaps Black. From the specialt ..read more

Four re-signings and one newcomer added to 2023-24 rosters Premier Hockey Federation teams announced five more signings for the 2023-24 season during the week of June 19-25, including one newcomer and four players who are returning to their 2022-23 clubs. The Buffalo Beauts have re-signed goaltender Lovisa Berndtsson and forward Madi Nichols, the Montreal Force signed goaltender Lauren Bench from MoDo Hockey, and the Toronto Six re-signed forwards Breanne Wilson-Bennett and Tereza Vanišová. Lauren Bench has signed a one-year contract in Montreal after making her pro debut overseas last seaso ..read more

From tying skates in our youth to celebrating Isobel Cup wins, Dad’s are among the many champions across the Premier Hockey Federation family. Wishing a happy Fathers Day from the PHF family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Hy5RCIbWG1 — PHF (@PHF) June 18, 2023 Here’s a look at a few more special moments with Dad as shared by PHF players in honor of Father’s Day. “For Father’s Day, I wanted to give a special shout out to my Dad. I wouldn’t have made it this far in my hockey career without all of his support. He was my coach growing up and still gives me tips after games. It’s the best feeling being able t ..read more

18 more signings announced including six new names to get to know Another 18 players are officially onboard for the 2023-24 Premier Hockey Federation season, as announced by teams June 12-18, with roster building ongoing ahead of the league’s ninth campaign. The latest signings feature 11 players returning to their 2022-23 teams, six new faces including four collegiate graduates, plus one free agent on the move. The Boston Pride re-signed forward Sammy Davis, came to new contract terms with defender Kali Flanagan, and added goaltender Kassidy Sauvé from Buffalo. The Beauts had a busy week sig ..read more

Round Two features eight primary uniforms and eight specialty jersey designs The fans have spoken over the course of another eight votes in the 2022-23 Premier Hockey Federation Sweater Series which sets up the Round of 16 beginning June 19. The last eight days featured specialty jersey designs to complete the first round of a tournament style bracket with daily head-to-head matchups and voting conducted on social media. The eight designs advancing include Boston Pride Alternate, Metropolitan Riveters Pride, Metropolitan Riveters Black Rosie, Connecticut Whale Pittsburgh Pennies, Connecticut ..read more

Eight primary uniform designs have advanced to Round Two The first eight votes of the 2022-23 Premier Hockey Federation Sweater Series is complete. Between May 29 and June 5, fans had the opportunity to decide which primary uniform designs they like best during the first round of a tournament-style bracket that featured daily head-to-head matchups and voting conducted on social media. The eight designs advancing include the Boston Pride Gold, Minnesota Whitecaps Blue, Buffalo Beauts Blue, Metropolitan Riveters Blue, Minnesota Whitecaps Black, Montreal Force Maroon, Connecticut Whale Blue, and ..read more

Nine more signings announced for the 2023-24 season During the period of June 5-11, another nine Premier Hockey Federation contracts were officially announced as teams continue preparations for the 2023-24 season. The signings include five collegiate rookies, two free agents changing pro teams, and two returnees to their 2022-23 clubs. The Boston Pride signed free agent Brittany Howard from Toronto, the Buffalo Beauts re-signed defender Allison Attea and are bringing in U SPORTS national champion Tatum Amy from Mount Royal University. The Metropolitan Riveters announced a trio of new players ..read more

11 re-signings, four newcomers, and two free agents on the move Add 17 more names to Premier Hockey Federation rosters for the 2023-24 season following another busy week of free agency. Between May 29 and June 4, contracts for four newcomers were announced including two collegiate rookies, two more players swapped teams, and 11 players officially re-signed with their 2022-23 clubs. The Boston Pride signed defender Brooke Hobson from the SDHL and forward Caitrin Lonergan from Connecticut. The Buffalo Beauts made their first moves of the offseason by re-signing forward Emma Nuutinen, and by ann ..read more

Skating On The Path To Equality The Premier Hockey Federation is proudly celebrating Pride throughout the month with a unique PHF logo designed in collaboration with HEARTLENT Group and artist Tay Thompson. The design features Pride rainbow flag colors and a skate blade underscoring the league’s three-star crown emblem which illustrates a vision for the PHF ‘skating on the path to equality’. “Equality and inclusion are at the root of our commitment to forming a vibrant and global community where everyone is welcome, safe, respected, and championed,” said Reagan Carey, PHF Commissioner. “The a ..read more