The Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly in negotiations to unify the two professional women’s hockey leagues in North America, according to an Associated Press source. The two leagues, the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) and the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), have been competing against each other since the NWHL was founded in 2015.
The move to unify the leagues has been a long time coming, with both sides having expressed interest in the past. The NWHL and CWHL have been in talks for some time, and Boehly’s involvement could be the key to finally making it happen.
Boehly is reportedly working on a deal that would create a single league with teams in both the United States and Canada. The details of the deal are still being worked out, but it is believed that Boehly will be the majority owner of the new league.
The unification of the two leagues would be a major step forward for women’s hockey. Currently, the NWHL and CWHL are both struggling financially, and the lack of a unified league has made it difficult for teams to attract top talent. A unified league would give women’s hockey more stability and could help attract more sponsors and fans.
It is unclear when a deal between the two leagues could be finalized, but it is clear that Boehly’s involvement could be a major factor in making it happen. If successful, the unification of the two leagues could be a major boost for women’s hockey, giving it more stability and helping it attract more fans and sponsors.
