The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has announced a set of new rules for the 2026-27 season. The changes, revealed on November 5, 2026, include mandatory neck guards for all players, modifications to checking regulations, and the introduction of an experimental overtime format.
The announcement was reported by Kaitlyn Pohly of The Athletic. Further details on the specific checking adjustments and the structure of the experimental overtime were not immediately disclosed.
