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PWHL announces Seattle

PWHL expanding to Seattle for 2025-26 season, Kraken to play supporting role

Seattle is the PWHL’s second expansion team after the announcement of Vancouver last week, and the league’s eighth franchise, with the original six markets in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, New York and Minnesota. The team will join the league’s single-entity ownership structure under The Walter Group.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Seattle gets PWHL's second expansion team, to begin play in 2025-26

PWHL began play last year with six teams, but 'Takeover Tour' attendance showed potential for growth. Two new teams will join for the 2025-26 season.

Boston.com · 1d

PWHL announces Seattle as second expansion franchise, bringing league total to eight teams

The league announced last Wednesday that Vancouver would be its first expansion market, also set to begin play in 2025-26, after a six-month evaluation process. Both expansion teams will be owned by the Walter Group,

Rick Tocchet, Vancouver Canucks and NHL

CBS Sports · 1d

NHL coaching carousel 2025: Penguins part ways with Mike Sullivan, Rick Tocchet leaves Canucks

After the Vancouver Canucks chose not to pick up the option on Rick Tocchet's contract for the 2025-26 season, they tried to get a new deal done, but that never materialized. Now the two sides are going their separate ways, and Tocchet released a statement on the split.

USA Today · 1d

Rick Tocchet 'choosing' to leave Vancouver Canucks. What's next for coach and team?

Tocchet did not, he and the team announced Tuesday, and is free to pursue other opportunities. “I'm choosing to move on from the Vancouver Canucks ,” Tocchet said in a statement released by the team.

Bleacher Report · 1d

Rick Tocchet Won't Return as Canucks HC After 2024-25 NHL Season

Rick Tocchet will not return for a fourth season as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Tuesday. Canucks president hockey of operations Jim Rutherford called Tocchet's departure "very disappointing news.

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Kraken make final Dan Bylsma decision after one season

The Kraken put up only 76 points this season, the lowest total since their inaugural season. Despite leading the team to ...

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After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM

The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dan Bylsma after just one season. The Kraken regressed after Bylsma took over for Dave ...

Here are potential candidates for the next Seattle Kraken head coach

Tocchet is a highly coveted head coach currently under contract with Kraken rival Vancouver Canucks. Earlier this week, the ...

National Hockey League18h

PWHL notebook: Expansion teams announced for Vancouver and Seattle

NHL.com staff writer Anna Kulesa will be filing a biweekly notebook on all the happenings in the Professional Women’s Hockey ...

The Associated Press on MSN8d

After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend

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Kraken address leadership shake-ups after missing NHL playoffs again

Dan Bylsma was let go after his first season, and inaugural general manager Ron Francis will now be the Kraken's president.

Why one NHL team is slashing ticket prices next season

Ticket prices at Climate Pledge Arena will decrease by as much as $56 per game, even though the Kraken don't have attendance ...

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Seattle Kraken Announce Coaching Change

Today, the Seattle Kraken announced that they have relieved head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties. “We thank Dan for his ...

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A Kraken fan’s guide to the NHL offseason

There are several windows and dates to keep track of during what should prove to be a busy summer for the Seattle Kraken.

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PWHL’s expansion into Pacific Northwest continues

Seattle will now be home to three women’s pro sports leagues, with the PWHL team joining the WNBA’s Storm and NWSL’s Reign.

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