‘It’s about pride’: How the Phoenix Mercury are coping with their playoff odds dwindling
With the playoffs all but out of reach, the Mercury are left to find meaning in their final nine games and determine what they can carry into next season.
‘Erase your potential’: Inside the Washington Mystics’ player development process
Player development is a big reason why the Mystics will likely make their first playoff appearance since 2023 this season
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The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Can the Minnesota Frost withstand expansion changes?
This week host Maya Smith is joined by the Ice Garden’s Minnesota Frost beat reporter to discuss the state of the team following PWHL expansion.
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State of the Frost part one: Three questions about the forward group heading into training camp
Part one of my two part deep dive into the Minnesota Frost roster begins with three questions about the new look Frost forward group.
How does PWHL Detroit stack up?
Strength offensively and optimism in net may have to buoy defensive deficiencies in PWHL Detroit.
The 2026-27 PWHL goaltending landscape: Toronto and Vancouver
This is it, the end of the road for this series. Come on in and take a look at the goalie situations in Toronto as well as Vancouver!
Women’s hockey in Southern California is growing. The Minnesota Frost are aiding the cause
With help from the Anaheim Ducks, the Minnesota Frost ended their California camp trip strengthening the women’s hockey scene in southern California.
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