Professional Women's Hockey League to host a game at Little Caesars Arena in March
If you have an itch to watch professional hockey, there will be more options than just a Detroit Red Wings game at Little Caesars Arena in March.
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday the league will host a game between PWHL Ottawa and PWHL Boston at Little Caesars Arena at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.
The game is a part of the “PWHL Takeover Weekend” hosted by the league, which will feature three women's hockey games in NHL arenas over two days, March 16-17.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a North American league comprised of six teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto that was started to provide a home to the best women's hockey players in the world. The league was formed in August 2023 and held the initial draft to fill the rosters in September. The regular season started at the beginning of January and ends in May, setting up a four-team postseason featuring a five-game series to crown a champion.
The league hopes to have staying power as an avenue for women's hockey players to continue their careers professionally. Part of the league's mission statement online reads, "We are here to show what is possible. We are here to spark new dreams. We are here for all of us."
The PWHL Takeover Weekend was announced in partnership with the Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins.
"We’re thrilled to partner with the PWHL, and to welcome Boston and Ottawa to Little Caesars Arena on March 16,” Ryan Gustafson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, said in a statement. “It’s been exciting to see the early success of the PWHL, and we’re honored for the opportunity to put on a great event for our fans and support growing the game of hockey for young women.”
Tickets for Ottawa-Boston at Little Caesars Arena go on sale on February 13 at 4 p.m. on Ticketmaster. Fans can gain priority access to tickets by signing up online for the PWHL e-newsletter.
The other games featured in the takeover weekend schedule are New York vs Minnesota on Saturday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Xcel Energy Arena, home of the Minnesota Wild, and Toronto vs. Montreal on Sunday, March 17 at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins' home arena.
Several players in the PWHL will be returning to Little Caesars Arena for the second time after playing in the Rivalry Series between the Canadian National Women’s Team and the U.S. National Women’s Team in 2019. The returning players for Boston are Hannah Brandt, Hilary Knight, Gigi Marvin, Sidney Morin, and Amanda Pelkey, who all competed as members of Team USA. Ottawa’s Savannah Harmon and Hayley Scamurra also played for Team USA, while Brianne Jenner, Emerance Maschmeyer, and Jamie Lee Rattray played for Canada.
Three players for Boston are also Michigan natives: Shiann Darkangelo (Brighton), Taylor Girard (Macomb), and Megan Keller (Farmington), and will suit up for the game close to home.
“Bringing these games to three outstanding venues during Women’s History Month will create an unforgettable highlight of this inaugural PWHL season,” Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, said in a statement. “For fans attending these games and players who are competing on the ice, this will be a great celebration of the advancement and opportunity for women and hockey everywhere.”
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Little Caesars Arena to host Professional Women's Hockey League game
