As the Premier Hockey Federation prepares for an exciting 2023, here’s a look back at a 2022 social media year in review with monthly highlights:
In January, the league announced a $25 million commitment from the Board of Governors:
The PHF is excited to announce a commitment from the Board of Governors to invest over $25 million in direct payments to its players over the next three years, with a salary cap increase up to $750,000 per team for next season.
Read more about #TodaysPHFhttps://t.co/gyeLGXOCy3pic.twitter.com/tS1nuCoQCD
— PHF (@PHF) January 18, 2022
In February, the 2022 Isobel Cup Playoff format was revealed with action taking place in Tampa Bay:
The PHF today announced that the 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs are headed to Florida where all 6 teams will battle for the top prize in Pro women’s hockey March 25-28 at AdventHealth Center Ice near Tampa Bay. The Isobel Cup will be awarded on ESPN 2.
👑 | https://t.co/jLqWvxUPoPpic.twitter.com/ju3c6jquKG
— PHF (@PHF) February 9, 2022
In March, the Boston Pride captured back-to-back titles:
BACK TO BACK IN BEANTOWN! 🔥
THE BOSTON PRIDE ARE YOUR 2022 ISOBEL CUP CHAMPIONS 🏆🦁 #Isobel2022pic.twitter.com/9wWnjcHuN8
— PHF (@PHF) March 29, 2022
In April, Reagan Carey was appointed the league’s next commissioner:
The PHF today announced that Reagan Carey has been appointed the league’s next commissioner, bringing over twenty years of leadership in the sports industry to the role including unparalleled experience in women’s hockey.
👑 | https://t.co/Ro9oAzF6LKpic.twitter.com/f7fkKQB7Cd
— PHF (@PHF) April 26, 2022
In May, Kacey Bellamy joined the PHF front office staff:
The PHF today announced that commissioner Reagan Carey has added another hockey legend to the PHF staff by appointing Kacey Bellamy to the role of Scout and Player Relations Liaison.
Details: https://t.co/3KMtR7ZucDpic.twitter.com/ggx7b1xh8I
— PHF (@PHF) May 11, 2022
In June, the PHF recognized Juneteenth with help from Saroya Tinker:
10 ways you can acknowledge & celebrate #Juneteenth by Saroya Tinker 👏 pic.twitter.com/DAaj1eOrFD
— PHF (@PHF) June 19, 2022
In July, expansion to Montreal for the 2022-23 season became official:
The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) today announced details regarding expansion for the 2022-23 season with a seventh franchise to be introduced in Montreal, Quebec.
👑 | https://t.co/3eot15tVybpic.twitter.com/A9EmQhfo8v
— PHF (@PHF) July 12, 2022
In August, the Montreal Force were introduced:
Introducing the Montreal Force ⚜️
Accueillons la Force de Montréal ⚜️https://t.co/XvNptQRK8Kpic.twitter.com/acLXpdWD2e
— PHF (@PHF) August 30, 2022
In September, a record 84-game regular season schedule was unveiled:
GAME ON 🏒
The Premier Hockey Federation in association with its seven member clubs has announced the official 2022-23 regular season schedule.
🗓️ Full Details https://t.co/5iEnz1LNpfpic.twitter.com/IsXC0Fmb4C
— PHF (@PHF) September 19, 2022
In October, fans weighed in on their favorite PHF rivalries:
Who doesn’t love a good rivalry? 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3JyzhPm7GE
— PHF (@PHF) October 10, 2022
In November, a new PHF era began:
A New Era Begins 👑
Welcome to season 8 of the PHF
Puck drops Saturday, November 5th on @ESPNPlus & @TSN_Sportspic.twitter.com/qGJ4HWrZy7
— PHF (@PHF) November 4, 2022
In December, the PHF announced another historic salary cap increase for next season:
The Premier Hockey Federation has announced a significant salary cap increase for next season, doubling the amount from $750,000 to $1.5 million per team in 2023-24.
Details: https://t.co/yDwI699bJLpic.twitter.com/DSqrX4J6bk
— PHF (@PHF) December 14, 2022
Join us in 2023 for more incredible moments on and off the ice!
