The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will shift its coverage of professional hockey from the National Hockey League to the Premier Women’s Hockey League starting with the fourth season, marking a historic change for the network’s iconic Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts. The move reflects a growing emphasis on women’s sports and aims to provide expanded visibility for elite female athletes in hockey. Fans can expect the new season to begin in early December, continuing the tradition of winter sports programming. This transition underscores a broader trend in media prioritizing women’s leagues alongside long-standing men’s competitions.

PWHL to replace NHL on CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ with 4th season to open in early December  KTVN