CWHL season kicks off with more money and more travel for players
CALGARY — Canadian Women’s Hockey League players will be paid for the first time in its 11-year history, but they’re being asked to do more for the money.
Two new teams from China helped the CWHL achieve its goal of providing cash to its players. Players will be paid a stipend between $2,000 and $10,000 this season.
Now a seven-team league, the CWHL opens the 2017-18 season Saturday.
The North American players who have jobs face a decision when their teams travel to China.