Training camp is underway in the PWHL, with media day, testing, and introductions happening in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Minnesota, Boston, and New York. It's an exciting day for Women's hockey, especially considering the now-appropriate standard of facilities the players and teams are now able to work from. Here's a quick journey around what the new top professional women's hockey league looks like:
Toronto – the Toronto (maybe Torch???) are using the Ford Performance Centre in Etobicoke as their regular practice facility and home base, with games played at Mattamy Athletic Centre. Run by the Leafs, the training and medical facilities are top of the line, as are the many ice sheets. The players have been waiting for this for generations, it may seem like a small thing for NHL fans, but it's a big deal here (depressing, but still true).
WE ARE HERE AND WE ARE EXCITED pic.twitter.com/bBCGwosAIo
— PWHL_Toronto (@PWHL_Toronto) November 15, 2023
Boston – branding, lounges, offices, state-of-the-art training facilities for the team setting themselves up in the Boston suburb of Wellesley.
Come take a walk through our practice facility with us! pic.twitter.com/q8rZRz41NR
— PWHL Boston (@PWHL_Boston) November 15, 2023
Ottawa – I hate to admit it, but Ottawa had the most adorable first day of camp. They are rooming with the Ottawa 67s at TD Place at Lansdowne PArk, south of the main town. The junior team gifted the PWHLers friendship bracelets and swag at stalls!
See you at the rink, @PWHL_Ottawa!
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) November 15, 2023
We left you some welcome gifts as you start this amazing new chapter in #CapitalTerritory 👏 pic.twitter.com/e2FFgqrAZl
Ottawa also got some love from the local community, with local minor hockey teams writing messages and drawing art.
A little wholesome-ness for your Wednesday 🥹
— PWHL Ottawa (@PWHL_Ottawa) November 15, 2023
Shoutout to all the local minor hockey teams who so kindly welcomed us and our athletes to Ottawa! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FvXmqKpYcs
Here's a rundown of the first day from Karissa Donkin at CBC.

Also in PWHL news, (I really want to say the Torch, I really like the name!) Toronto signed Hannah Miller, who was one of the top players in the Russian women's hockey league. She was drafted 74th overall by Toronto.
Mid-Week Miller Signing 👊
— PWHL_Toronto (@PWHL_Toronto) November 15, 2023
Forward Hannah Miller has inked a one-year deal with PWHL Toronto.
The North Van native served as an Alternate Captain of the Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star last season, notching 48 points in 32 games played. pic.twitter.com/H0XvEQi0iU
Cathy has the rosters below:

Here are some quotes from the Toronto players and staff on the first day of school.
PWHL advisory board member and de-facto spokesman, Stan Kasten, says the ticket deposit drive was very strong for the league. The PWHL also has a goal to televise every game in every market this season, not just stream. That's a big step from the CWHL, PHF/NWHL, and PWHPA, and with it will come sustainable revenue.
According to PWHL leaders, the response to the league's push for ticket deposits was "very strong"
— The Hockey News - Women’s (@TheHockeyNewsW) November 15, 2023
Read more:https://t.co/f40rUCR1jH
Various Leafs and Branches
Can both Minten and Cowan make the WJC team?

Cowan might sneak in! He's on pace for 122 points, which would have led the OHL last season!
#LeafsForever prospect Easton Cowan with 3 secondary assists, all on the powerplay. He's up to 8 goals and 27 points in just 14 games. That should bump him up into the top 5 of the OHL points leaderboard with the highest point per game pace.pic.twitter.com/1UgA1UVeUI
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) November 16, 2023
Where in the world is John Klingberg? Wait, don't tell me, I don't want to know.
Sheldon Keefe says chances are low that John Klingberg plays on Friday. They were hoping he’d be able to skate today but noted “the travel probably didn’t do him any favours”. @BodogCA
— David Alter (@dalter) November 15, 2023
Or maybe... Christmas 2023?
Auston Matthews met reporters in Stockholm this afternoon wearing a shirt that reads "David Kämpf Christmas Skate 2023."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 15, 2023
He says the meaning behind it will be kept secret until 2024. pic.twitter.com/D2MKpY0z0d
I wish the Leafs brought Dennis Hildeby with them to Sweden, but he's doing amazingly well for the Toronto Marlies in his first season here and getting some lines in the local newspaper.

"The innocent Palestinians deaths and casualties must not be ignored, prompting a responsibility to call for an immediate ceasefire. My hope is for a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace, security, and prosperity." - Nazem Kadri.
first hockey player to speak out in support of palestine ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0n44SIqmeW
— s 🍉 (@sal_nhl) November 15, 2023
Meanwhile, here's a story on the Flames players getting thrown for a loop from Zadorov's trade request.

Also out west, the story behind the Vancouver Canucks Diwali Night logo! Lets go!!
“Having this representation, it’s not just for South Asians, it’s for every community.”
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 15, 2023
Understand the concepts behind the Canucks Diwali Night logo, designed by South Asian artist, Jessie Sohpaul.@Rogers | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/i76f9A4PQV
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