The journey has been long, but it looks like the the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) was worth waiting for. After dropping the puck for the first time on 1st January 2024, the new six-team PWHL is a hotbed of excitement.
As the league progresses through its current season, let’s take a closer look at the standings, key statistics, and the players shaping the landscape of professional women’s hockey.
Through the first 10 games of the #PWHL season, total attendance across the league is 50,856.
— Melissa Burgess (@_MelissaBurgess) January 15, 2024
Standings
Here’s a quick look at the standings for the PWHL teams based on their games played, wins, losses, overtime losses, shootout losses, total points, and their last games record.
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | PTS | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PWHL Minnesota | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5-1-2-0 |
| 2 | PWHL Montreal | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5-1-1-1 |
| 3 | PWHL Boston | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4-2-0-0 |
| 4 | PWHL Ottawa | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2-1-3-0 |
| 5 | PWHL New York | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3-4-1-0 |
| 6 | PWHL Toronto | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3-5-0-0 |
Top Players
The 2024 PWHL season stats highlight standout players who made their mark on the ice with impressive goals, assists, and save percentages. Get ready to be amazed by the talent that has defined this season so far.
POINTS
- Alex Carpenter | PWHL New York NY | 9
- Alina Müller | PWHL Boston BOS | 9
- Grace Zumwinkle | PWHL Minnesota MIN | 8
- Ella Shelton | PWHL New York NY | 8
- Marie-Philip Poulin | PWHL Montreal MTL | 7
GOALS
- Grace Zumwinkle | PWHL Minnesota MIN | 6
- Marie-Philip Poulin | PWHL Montreal MTL | 6
- Natalie Spooner | PWHL Toronto TOR | 5
- Jessie Eldridge | PWHL New York NY | 4
- Laura Stacey | PWHL Montreal MTL | 4
ASSISTS
- Alina Müller | PWHL Boston BOS | 7
- Tereza Vanišová | PWHL Montreal MTL | 6
- Alex Carpenter | PWHL New York NY | 6
- Maureen Murphy | PWHL Montreal MTL | 6
- Rebecca Leslie | PWHL Toronto TOR | 5
SAVE PERCENTAGE
- Elaine Chuli | PWHL Montreal MTL | 0.962
- Nicole Hensley | PWHL Minnesota MIN | 0.948
- Corinne Schroeder | PWHL New York NY | 0.946
- Ann-Renée Desbiens | PWHL Montreal MTL | 0.930
- Aerin Frankel | PWHL Boston BOS | 0.925
As the PWHL season unfolds, it’s evident that each team brings its unique strengths and strategies to the ice. With standout performances from players like Alex Carpenter, Grace Zumwinkle, and Maureen Murphy, the league continues to be a breeding ground for exceptional talent. Goalies, too, are making their mark, with Elaine Chuli leading the pack in save percentage.
The PWHL is not just a league; it’s so much more. As we follow the season, we can expect more historic moments and impressive performances that further elevate the stature of professional women’s hockey on the global stage.
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