THE PLAYERS
We are the players of the Professional Women’s Hockey League
WHO WE ARE
The Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association (PWHLPA) is the labor union that represents the players of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
Our union was created in 2023 alongside the launch of the league, in an effort to protect the rights and salaries of our players, so that they can pursue a long-lived career in professional ice hockey.
We embody the league’s core principles — inclusivity, community, electricity, responsibility, opportunity and longevity — in all that we do. And strive to create a safe space for the success and sustainability of our members.
MISSION STATEMENT
The PWHLPA strives to protect the rights and well-being of all PWHL players, on and off the ice. Led by the collective voice of the players and their interests, the Union is committed to the advancement of the league and the opportunities it creates. Together we can leave the game better than we found it for future generations.
LEADERSHIP
Executive Committee
Kendall Coyne Schofield, President
Sarah Nurse, Vice President
Liz Knox, Secretary
Savannah Harmon, Treasurer
STAFF
Brian Burke, Executive Director
Player Representatives
Hilary Knight, Boston
Jincy Roese, Ottawa
Natalie Spooner, Toronto
Laura Stacey, Montreal
Lee Stecklein, Minnesota
Micah Zandee-Hart, New York
RESOURCES
We are actively amassing resources for our players to thrive in our sport. For questions about player resources or access to our growing agent directory, email [email protected].
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
You can read the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association, ratified on July 2, 2023, here.