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    PWHL Expansion: Hamilton Hires Kris Sparre; League Sets National TV Milestone

    By TopHolding Editorial · Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:01 PM

    PWHL Expansion: Hamilton Hires Kris Sparre; League Sets National TV Milestone

    Hamilton expansion team hires Kris Sparre as PWHL prepares for its first nationally televised U.S. game.

    The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is preparing for significant changes ahead of its next season, highlighted by the Hamilton expansion team's hiring of Kris Sparre. Sparre, a finalist for PWHL Coach of the Year, joins the new franchise after a successful stint with the Boston Fleet. The move is part of the league's broader expansion strategy as it looks to build on the momentum of its inaugural years.

    The league also announced its first-ever nationally televised game in the United States, featuring New York and Montreal. This milestone is expected to significantly boost the league's visibility and commercial appeal. On the ice, the playoff race has been marked by high-intensity matches and disciplinary actions, including a one-game suspension for Britta Curl-Salemme following an illegal check to the head during the postseason.

    In the collegiate ranks, the finalists for the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award have been announced, with Team USA stars Caroline Harvey, Abbey Murphy, and Tessa Janecke heading the list. The award, which recognizes the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey, underscores the deep talent pool currently feeding into the professional ranks. As the PWHL matures, the integration of top college talent remains a key driver of the league's rising level of play.