Canadian Women’s Hockey League partners with NHL Players’ Association
TORONTO — The Canadian Women’s Hockey League is hoping a partnership with the NHL Players’ Association will help continue to grow the women’s game.
During Friday’s fantasy draft, ahead of the third annual CWHL all-star game, emcee Sami Jo Small announced the deal, which has been in the works for several years.
According to CWHL commissioner, Brenda Andress, the main benefit will be education for its players.
“They get the benefit of the research and knowing some of the pitfalls, (what) not to get into, some of the bumps and curves,” Andress said prior to Saturday’s CWHL all-star game. “It’s really about giving access to our players’ PA to be able to partner with somebody that’s been there, done it so that we can continue to make sure we work together with our players to insure what their needs are.”