The PWHL Has 12 Teams Now — Does That Mean Conferences, New Playoffs & Bigger Arenas? | Montréal Victoire Deep Dive
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The episode discusses the complexities of the PWHL offseason, including a federal investigation into the league's majority owner and team management changes, while diving into the Montréal Victoire's current status and future prospects.
The PWHL offseason just got a lot more complicated. Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner open with the news that can't be ignored: the Mark Walter Group — majority owner of the PWHL — is under federal investigation for loan fraud, with the U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI both involved. Erica and Rachel break down what we know, what we don't, and what history tells us about what happens to women's leagues when the money behind them comes under scrutiny. Then it's Vancouver's turn in the spotlight. Cara Gardner Morey is stepping down as GM of the Goldeneyes to take over as head coach — and Erica and Rachel have the receipts, including a clip from Morey's media availability where she explains why she chose to go all in on coaching and what the GM year gave her that most coaches never get. Plus: Danièle Sauvageau is taking on the GM role for the Canadian women's national team while staying with Montréal through Season 4 Finally, the Montréal Victoire deep dive kicks off the team-by-team series. With Marie-Philip Poulin's status still unknown, four players lost to expansion, and Jessie Eldridge and Emma Maltais as the two biggest offseason additions, Erica and Rachel assess whether the…
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