Ottawa Women's Hockey Goes National
Ottawa hockey fans have another reason to tune into CBC as the city's PWHL franchise takes on the New York team in a marquee regular-season matchup broadcast nationally.
The Professional Women's Hockey League has been making waves since its inaugural season, and Ottawa's squad has been a central part of the story. Having a game air on CBC — Canada's public broadcaster and the home of Hockey Night in Canada — is a milestone that speaks to just how far women's professional hockey has come.
Why This Game Matters
For Ottawa, every PWHL game is a chance to build a fanbase that rivals the passion the city has long shown for the Senators. The league's decision to broadcast on CBC puts women's hockey in front of millions of Canadian households, many of whom may be tuning in for the first time.
New York is one of the PWHL's marquee franchises, and matchups between Ottawa and New York have carried a playoff intensity throughout the season. Both teams are stacked with elite talent, including players who have represented Canada and the United States on the international stage.
The CBC Effect
Being on CBC isn't just about exposure — it's about legitimacy. For decades, Saturday nights on CBC meant hockey mattered. Bringing PWHL games into that tradition sends a clear signal that women's professional hockey is here to stay.
The PWHL's partnership with CBC and other Canadian broadcasters has been a key driver of the league's rapid growth in its first couple of seasons. Ottawa fans watching from their couches or local sports bars will be joining viewers coast to coast cheering on their team.
How to Watch
The game is available on CBC and CBC Gem, the broadcaster's free streaming platform. Ottawa fans who can't make it to the arena can catch every shift, every hit, and every goal from home — no subscription required for CBC Gem.
Whether you're a lifelong hockey devotee or just discovering the PWHL, this is the kind of primetime, nationally broadcast game that makes it easy to fall in love with Ottawa's women's hockey team.
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