PWHL Realigns into Eastern and Western Conferences for Upcoming Season
The PWHL has realigned into two six-team conferences, Western and Eastern, for the upcoming season. The Minnesota Frost will play in the new Western Conference, which features expansion teams from Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose, Seattle, and Vancouver. The Frost's…
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 2, 2026 — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a significant structural change for its upcoming season, reorganizing into two six-team conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. This realignment is set to shape the competitive landscape for the league’s franchises.
The Minnesota Frost will compete in the newly established Western Conference. This division will include several expansion teams, bringing new markets into the league’s fold. The other teams comprising the Western Conference are expansion franchises based in Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose, Seattle, and Vancouver. The precise composition of the Eastern Conference was not detailed in the summary provided.
The Minnesota Frost is scheduled to commence its season on the road. Their first game is set for December 5th, taking place in San Jose. Following this initial matchup, the Frost will return to their home venue for their home opener.
The team’s first home game is slated for December 13th. The Minnesota Frost will face off against the Seattle franchise at the Grand Casino Arena for this inaugural home contest of the season. Further details regarding the full league schedule and specific divisional matchups were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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