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Professional Women's Hockey League announces San Jose expansion team

"We are bringing you the highest level hockey in the world." The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Tuesday it is expanding to San Jose. The new franchise will join other expansion teams in Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, bringing the league to a total of 12 teams.

Professional Women's Hockey League announces San Jose expansion team
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Professional Women’s Hockey League announces San Jose expansion team, “We are bringing you the highest level hockey in the world.” The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced Tuesday it is expanding to San Jose. The new franchise will join other expansion teams in Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, bringing the league to a total of 12 teams.

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