Parity may be one of the PWHL’s proudest achievements, but it’s come at a steep price for the Ottawa Charge as the league continues its expansion process to Seattle and Vancouver this month.

PWHL Vancouver now has 12 players on its roster, which includes four members of Canada's Olympic gold medal winning team at Beijing 2022.

Looming over the Ottawa Charge playoff run, even with the opportunity to capture the Walter Cup hanging in the balance, was the knowledge that the team was playing its final hockey together. The PWHL’s foray into Seattle and Vancouver,

The return of the Seattle Vamps? Women's hockey has a long history in Seattle and could provide inspiration as PWHL Seattle considers a permanent name.