10th Edition of the PWHL Final 4 Championship Weekend
The Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), announces the 10th edition of the Final 4 Playoff Championships will be held April 3 – 6, 2014 at the prestigious Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario. This elite Intermediate AA play-down showcases some of Canada’s future Olympic talent, and is considered the highest level of competitive female hockey in Ontario. It is the culmination of the PWHL season, where this year the top eight playoff survivors will vie for the coveted Alumni Cup.
The Olympic-format event is being hosted by the PWHL with the Oakville Hornets Girls Hockey Association. Hornets President, Mike Turczyniak, said, “We are proud to have the PWHL as our guests at our bright, modern Sixteen Mile facility. What an exciting format, with eight teams starting round-robin play on Thursday evening, and the final four teams in the Medal rounds on Sunday.” Jim Holman, Vice President of the PWHL, complimented the Town of Oakville and the Oakville Hornets on their dedicated contributions to support this year’s event. “With most games being played in the Olympic bowl, fans and enthusiasts alike will have a unique opportunity to experience exciting female hockey over this 20-game weekend!”
Seven of this year’s Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey team, Gold medal winners in Sochi, are graduates of the PWHL. Ten current PWHL players have been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2014 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships, taking place March 23 – 30 in Budapest, Hungary.
The Provincial Women's Hockey League (PWHL), was founded in 2004 for players 21 and under to compete at the highest level of amateur women's ice hockey in Ontario. It is sanctioned by Hockey Canada thru the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA). The Oakville Hornets Girls Hockey Association (OHGHA) was founded in 1996, and is a member of the OWHA.
Admission at the 2014 Championships is free to everyone. Additional information, including game schedule and team information, is available at www.pwhl.ca or by emailing stats@pwhl.ca
