On June 7, 2024, one week after winning the league's inaugural championship and with only days before the draft, it was reported the general manager Natalie Darwitz would not return as general manager for the 2024–25 season. Darwitz was instead offered alternative options within the league.[3] Head coach Ken Klee served as acting general manager at the 2024 PWHL draft with support from assistant coach Mira Jalosuo and team captain Kendall Coyne Schofield.[4][5] Caruso, most recently Vice President of Hockey Operations and Governance of the American Hockey League, was named general manager on September 3, 2024.[6]
On May 11, 2024, one week after their final game of the season, last-place New York announced that coach Howie Draper would not return as coach for the 2024–25 season. Howie would remain with the team as a Special Advisor to the scouting department, while also returning to his previous job as head coach of the Alberta Pandas.[7] Greg Fargo, most recently the head coach of the Colgate Raiders, was named as his replacement on June 7, 2024.[8][9]
Arena changes
The Montreal Victoire will play the majority of their home games at Place Bell. Montreal played four games at Place Bell the previous season, while Verdun Auditorium hosted the majority of their games; Verdun will continue to serve as the team's training facility.[10]
The Toronto Sceptres will play home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Toronto previously played their playoff home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum, while their regular season was primarily hosted at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.[12]
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: PWHL
Schedule
The regular season schedule was announced on October 15, 2024. The season will begin on November 30, 2024 and will end on May 3, 2025 with each team playing 30 games; six games against every opponent.
^"Report: Natalie Darwitz out as GM of PWHL Minnesota". sportsnet.ca. June 7, 2024. Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024. Just eight days after Minnesota won the PWHL's first-ever Walter Cup championship, general manager Natalie Darwitz is reportedly departing the organization.
^Kennedy, Ian (May 11, 2024). "Howie Draper Out As PWHL New York Head Coach". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024. PWHL New York will not bring back head coach Howie Draper as head coach next season although he will stay on as a special consultant.
^Kennedy, Ian (October 1, 2024). "PWHL To Host Pre-Season In Montreal and Toronto". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved October 1, 2024. The PWHL will host a pair of preseason camps including scrimmages. These will take place in Montreal and Toronto beginning November 19.
^Kennedy, Ian (June 16, 2024). "PWHL Rumblings: Gilmore Retires, Gender Inclusion, Ottawa's Arena, and More". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024. The PWHL Draft is over, free agency is approaching, but there are other items on the docket as well. In this week's PWHL Rumblings we talk Becca Gilmore, the PWHL's absent Gender Inclusion Policy, TD Place Arena, and much more.
^Kennedy, Ian (June 20, 2024). "PWHL Toronto's Erica Howe Announces Her Retirement". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved June 21, 2024. PWHL Toronto's backup netminder Erica Howe announced her retirement from hockey. The 31-year-old played in the NCAA, CWHL, PWHPA, and PWHL this past season.
^Kennedy, Ian (July 25, 2024). "Long Time Pro Amanda Leveille Calls It A Career". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved July 26, 2024. Two time NWHL / PHF Goaltender of the Year, three time NCAA champion, and two time Isobel Cup champion Amanda Leveille announced her retirement from hockey this week.
^Kennedy, Ian (August 11, 2024). "Boston's Taylor Wenczkowski Announced Retirement". TheHockeyNews.com. The Hockey News. Retrieved August 15, 2024. PWHL Boston forward Taylor Wenczkowski announced her retirement from professional hockey this week. The 26-year-old played four seasons of professional hockey.
