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Life in the world of women’s hockey has just completely changed, as the group Billie Jean King Enterprises and Mark Walter; owners of the PWHPA<\/a>, they confirmed the purchase of their rival league; the PHF<\/a>.<\/p>\n There is still new information and the story will be updated as new information and context comes to light.<\/p>\n Main points:<\/p>\n -PHF to cease all operations. The 2023-2024 season will not take place.<\/p>\n -The League was acquired, the leagues did not merge.<\/p>\n – All PHF players will have to negotiate new contracts with the league formed by the PWHPA.<\/p>\n -PHF players will be secondary to current PWHPA members in terms of contract offers.<\/p>\n -PHF players were not informed of this deal before it was leaked to the public.<\/p>\n – There will be 6 teams with 23 players per squad. Boston is a likely location. The Pride as we know it, however, will no longer exist.<\/strong><\/p>\n It appears PWHPA players will have priority access to contracts in the new league and PHF players will be treated as late summer UFA additions.<\/p>\n \u2014 Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) June 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n Here’s what we know so far:<\/p>\n – BJK Enterprises and Mark Walter Group have bought the PHF. An acquisition, not a merger.<\/p>\n – Expect the game to launch in early 2024<\/p>\n – Hefford and Carey will have leadership roles<\/p>\n – All PHF player contracts have been voided#PHF<\/a> #PWPA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Melissa Burgess (@_MelissaBurgess) June 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n This is a PHF acquisition and as such PHF players will have to renegotiate contracts. The PWHPA is a union, has a CBA and has a Standard Player Contract (SPC).<\/p>\n It’s no surprise that PHF players have to have new contracts, since the contracts have to match the SPC. https:\/\/t.co\/j5z0e5Ycb5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 . (@YourPotential4) June 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n PHF breakout purchased. Players are learning this news as it trickles out. The source tells me there will only be six teams with 23-man rosters each in the new combined league. The world of women’s hockey is being shaken again https:\/\/t.co\/RXsa5EKECd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) June 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n We’ll be following this story and adding to it as more develops.<\/p>\n