Wicked Angles: A changing of the guard, and a complicated reality of pro women’s hockey today
Times are changing
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Wicked Angles: Preseason is a key time for promotion — and the PHF’s missed out
No streaming, no social media presence, belated announcements: what is the point?
Wicked Angles Book Hour: “As Fast As Her” by Kendall Coyne
The U.S. Olympian gets a little too ahead of herself with the preach factor in this memoir of her hockey experiences.
Wicked Angles: Longtime salary silence in FA shows how far PHF has yet to go transparency-wise
When the PHF first announced its salary cap and player benefits being expanded for Years 8-10, it certainly felt like the start of a new era for professional women’s hockey. A doubled salary cap, in particular, meant, at least on paper, more opportunities to find out what players are
Wicked Angles: The pros and cons of single-elimination playoffs
Why the next era of PHF playoff hockey should have true series and not single-elimination showdowns.
Wicked Angles: PHF, teams need to turn their eyes toward an overlooked market in women’s hockey
While the league has pushed a family-friendly image overall, the adults in the room have a lot to offer, especially the younger ones.
Wicked Angles: Video review a necessary, yet underutilized change for the PHF
It’s not clear whether or not the refs have been given enough guidance on the new video review system — yet another hallmark of miscommunication in the PHF.