The PWHL is expanding to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second new franchise alongside Vancouver, and The Associated Press has learned that plans already are in the works to add two more in a year's time.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Wednesday it will expand to Seattle beginning with the 2025-26 season, bringing the league’s total to eight teams after its second year.

The PWHL will expand to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second new franchise alongside Vancouver, and the Associated Press has learned that plans are already in the works to add two more in a year’s time.