Player salaries + expansion updates | The IX Sports

The IX Sports Podcast · May 28, 2026 · 33m

The PWHL Players Association voted this week to make salaries public for the first time in league history. Host, Maya Smith, and guest, Alyssa Turner, talk about what these numbers mean for the future of the sport, how far we've come in women's hockey, and where we have left to go.

Then, they talk about the four new expansion franchises. All four teams have hired GMs, including former Toronto Sceptres head coach Troy Ryan and women's hockey icon Manon Rheaume. Hamilton has also signed Boston Fleet head coach Kris Sparre to coach them in the 2026-27 season.

And, finally, the PWHL has…