{
  "id": 11549412,
  "title": "PWHL unveils Frost schedule as league expands to 12 teams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pwhl-unveils-frost-schedule-as-league-expands-to-12-teams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T23:07:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pwhl-unveils-frost-schedule-league-230734614.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Frost has learned the dates for their 2026-27 season debut in the PWHL. The league unveiled its expanded schedule on Friday, featuring 12 teams split into two conferences. Minnesota Frost will kick off the season on Saturday, December 5, facing PWHL San Jose for the first time. The 2026-27 season will see four new teams join: PWHL Las Vegas, PWHL Detroit, PWHL San Jose, and PWHL Hamilton. This expansion will see teams play 30 regular-season games each, with 18 in their own conference and 12 against opponents from the opposing conference. The playoffs will include eight teams, with top four finishers in each conference qualifying. The top team in each conference will choose their first-round opponent, selecting between the third- and fourth-place teams from their conference. All games will be accessible on the PWHL's YouTube channel, with select matchups broadcast nationally on ION. Minnesota Frost will continue to play their home games at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.",
  "summary": "Minnesota will open its season on the road against San Jose on Dec. 5, with the Frost home opener set for Dec. 12.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}