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2024–25 PWHL season

sports season

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Source revisionAug 23, 2026
Entity authorityQ126112996 ↗
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The 2024–25 PWHL season was the second season of operation of the Professional Women's Hockey League. All six teams received new names and logos: Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres. The regular season began on November 30, 2024. The playoffs began on May 7, 2025 and ended on May 26, with the Minnesota Frost winning their second consecutive Walter Cup after defeating the Ottawa Charge in four games for the title.

League business

The 2024 PWHL Draft was held on June 10 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

On September 9, 2024, the PWHL revealed new names and logos for all six teams: Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres.

Front office changes

(*) Indicates interim

Coaching changes

Arena changes

The Montreal Victoire played the majority of their home games at Place Bell. Montreal played four games at Place Bell in the previous season, while Verdun Auditorium hosted the majority of their games; Verdun continued to serve as the team's training facility.

The New York Sirens played home games at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, outside of their home state. The team previously played at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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