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| League | Professional Women's Hockey League |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 2026 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
The Eastern Conference (French: Conférence de l'Est) is one of two conferences in the North American Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) used to divide teams. It and its counterpart, the Western Conference, each are composed of six teams. Conferences are not organized into divisions.
History
The Eastern Conference was created for the 2026–27 season when the PWHL added four new teams to the league bringing the total to 12. Teams will play 18 matches against conference opponents.[1]
Teams
| Team | Location | Arena | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Fleet | Boston, Massachusetts | Agganis Arena | 2023 |
| PWHL Hamilton | Hamilton, Ontario | TD Coliseum | 2026 |
| Montreal Victoire | Laval, Quebec | Place Bell | 2023 |
| New York Sirens | Newark, New Jersey | Prudential Center | 2023 |
| Ottawa Charge | Ottawa, Ontario | Canadian Tire Centre | 2023 |
| Toronto Sceptres | Toronto, Ontario | Coca-Cola Coliseum | 2023 |
Playoffs
At the end of the regular season, the top four teams from each conference advance to the playoffs. PWHL rules allow the top team in each conference to chose their opponent for their first match between the third and fourth seed.[2]
References
- "PWHL adds 6-team conferences, quarterfinal playoff round". ESPN.com. October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026.
- "Complete Guide to the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup PLAYOFFS". thepwhl.com. Retrieved October 12, 2026.