Overview
- Hilary Knight, acquired in a June sign-and-trade, made her first public visit to the new PWHL Detroit home and spoke to reporters about joining the franchise.
- Knight, who skated at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 25, said her goal is to win the Walter Cup and to help build a lasting pro program in Detroit.
- Local demand is high with thousands of season-ticket deposits reported after the team was announced and a sold-out PWHL Draft event in Detroit’s Fox Theatre.
- News outlets differ on Knight’s contract length, with some reporting a two-year deal and others saying an extension runs through 2028–29, but the terms have not been independently confirmed.
- The PWHL has not released an official season schedule and is considering adjustments because of the Nov. 6–16, 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Denmark, which could push the start from November to early December.