led to the formation of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, a group of more than 200 players who pledged not to play in a North American pro league this season because of concerns about operations and low wages. The connection between Russia’s top men’s league and its women’s league may provide another template. “I think it would be great to take a look at that league,” said Carpenter. Carpenter returned to China for the 2018-19 season, when Red Star and the Vanke Rays merged into one squad. and we’d bounce back and forth between China and North America for a month and a half at a time.”

Source: International New York Times February 07, 2020 20:15 UTC