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Rhéaume Leads PWHL Detroit Expansion
15 May
Summary
- Manon Rhéaume hired as GM for PWHL Detroit expansion team.
- Rhéaume is a two-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist.
- Detroit's PWHL team will launch in the 2026-27 season.
Manon Rhéaume, a celebrated figure in women's hockey, has been named the general manager for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)'s new expansion team in Detroit. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a significant new chapter for Rhéaume in women's professional hockey.
Rhéaume, a two-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist, brings an impressive hockey resume to her new role. She is renowned for being the only woman to have played in NHL preseason games and for being the first woman to have her own hockey card.
PWHL Detroit is set to launch its inaugural season in 2026-27. The team will play its home games at Little Caesars Arena, which also hosts the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. Rhéaume's immediate focus will be on assembling the team's initial roster.
This process will involve player signings during designated windows and participation in the 2026 PWHL Draft, scheduled for June 17 at Detroit's Fox Theatre. The expansion roster building process is anticipated to begin on May 28.
