PWHL Kicks Off Inaugural Season with New York Victory Over Toronto

Ella Shelton scores first-ever goal in league history, New York goalie Corinne Schroeder earns first shutout

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) held its inaugural game on January 1, 2024, between teams from Toronto and New York.
Ella Shelton, a defender from New York, scored the first-ever goal in PWHL history, and her stick and the puck are headed for the Hockey Hall of Fame.
New York won the game 4-0, with goalie Corinne Schroeder earning the first shutout in PWHL history.
The PWHL was created in a six-month sprint, with a landmark collective bargaining agreement ratified on July 2, 2023, that covers player salaries, benefits, travel, and safety and working conditions.
The league's original six markets are Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Minnesota, Boston, and New York.