New York’s Newest Hockey Team Has Everything but a Name and Home Ice
The fledgling Professional Women’s Hockey League is booming — except in New York, where the team is in last place. But the players haven’t given up.
words by David Waldstein
published April 19, 2024 in The New York Times
Women’s pro hockey has a fractured history, with various leagues on four continents dividing up the talent and fans. But now, for the first time, virtually all the best players are in one place, showcasing a skillful and rugged style that has fans riveted.
“It’s frustrating in New York that our building is half empty all the time,” said Madison Packer, New York’s veteran forward. “But the talent on the ice has never been as good as it is now.”
