"We've had a really great season so far-one that's allowed players to play more games than ever- and we're thrilled to finally announce the details surrounding our championship weekend in California." Said Jayna Hefford, PWHPA Operations Consultant, "To partner with four great organizations in the Kings, Ducks, Kraken and Firebirds, as well as Oak View Group, has been great thus far, and we're looking forward to hitting growing hockey markets in California. As we work our way through the remaining events, I know we'll see even more competitive games as the teams work to take home the championship."
The four PWHPA teams will play in the semi-finals on March 10th in FivePoint Arena at Great Park Ice - the training facility of the Anaheim Ducks - in Irvine. The two losing teams will play for final season placement on Saturday, March 11 in El Segundo at Toyota Sports Performance Center, the LA Kings' Practice facility. The winners of the semi-final games will move on to the championship game on Sunday, March 12 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The complete schedule can be found below.
"The LA Kings and Toyota Sports Performance Center are looking forward to showcasing the best of the PWHPA next month," said Luc Robitalle, LA Kings President and Hockey Hall of Famer. "After successfully hosting the Rivalry Series game at Crypto.com Arena between the United States and Canada in December, we feel this is yet another great event for hockey fans, and a perfect opportunity to feature the top PWHPA players as we collectively grow our great game."
Aaron Teats, Anaheim Ducks Club President added: "We are so proud of the boom in women's hockey and can't wait to compete with the Kings and Firebirds in March. Events such as these will continue to reinforce the success, growth and skill level of the women's game."
Tickets for the two semi-final games on Friday, March 10th at Great Park Ice, as well as the placement game on Saturday, March 11th at Toyota Sports Performance Center, are available for purchase now via
Showpass
. Tickets for the Championship game at Acrisure Arena on Sunday, March 12th will be available via Ticketmaster this Friday at 10am PST.
"We are excited to host the final game of the PWHPA Championship Weekend at the brand new Acrisure Arena this March," said Steve Fraser, Coachella Valley Firebirds/ President. "It is an honor for us to help grow women's hockey in Southern California by being part of this incredible event."
Select PWHPA players and coaches will also run On-Ice Skills Clinics Presented by Air Canada for local girls' hockey players aged 6-13 in all three locations. The first will take place Thursday, March 9th from 5-6pm at Great Park Ice, the second will be Saturday, March 11th at Acrisure Arena and the third on Sunday, March 12th at Toyota Sports Performance Center from 10-11am. Players can register via
Showpass
now to secure their spots. For more information, visit
pwhpa.com
.
Playoff Seeding Information
At the conclusion of the final Secret® Dream Gap Tour stops, teams will be ranked from 1-4 based on season points. Should there be a tie in points, a tiebreaker, based on the following, will be used:
- Most total regulation wins
- Most regulation wins head-to-head
- Best season goal differential
