Ottawa Charge to open PWHL schedule against Toronto Sceptres
The Ottawa Charge will kick off their 2026-27 PWHL season on December 6 against the Toronto Sceptres at the Canadian Tire Centre. The league is expanding to 12 teams and introducing a new conference-based playoff format.
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The expansion of the PWHL reflects the growing commercial viability and popularity of professional women's hockey in North America.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Ottawa Charge to open road-heavy start of PWHL schedule at CTC against Toronto Sceptres Ottawa Charge will play their first game of the 2026-27 PWHL season at the Canadian Tire Centre against Ontario rivals.
Join the conversation Charge teammates Rebecca Leslie (37) and Sarah Wozniewicz (23) congratulate captain Brianne Jenner (19) after her third-period goal against the Sceptres during a PWHL game at Toronto on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Photo by PWHL / Handout Article content The Ottawa Charge will begin its quest for a third consecutive trip to the Professional Women’s Hockey League championship final on Dec. 6 against the Toronto Sceptres at Canadian Tire Centre.
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