The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) announced that the 2023 Isobel Cup championship will be played at the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on March 26 as part of a partnership with the Arizona Coyotes and Oak View Group 360.
The Isobel Cup will be hosted live on ESPN2 and TSN.
“Raising the Isobel Cup and celebrating a championship is what all PHF athletes commit themselves to achieve, and we can’t wait to see the moment unfold at Mullett Arena on March 26,” said Reagan Carey, PHF commissioner. “As we continue building momentum for our sport in the new PHF era, it’s important to strengthen relationships in different markets and grow the game by showcasing professional women’s hockey to more fans throughout North America. The support from the Arizona Coyotes and OVG360 is instrumental in helping us achieve these goals and will provide a special experience and environment for both teams to compete for their place in history.”
Throughout championship weekend, the PHF will also align with the Arizona Kachinas Girls Hockey Association president, Lyndsey Fry, to host activities for the youth.
“We are thrilled to host the Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup championship at Mullett Arena,” said Coyotes CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez. “The Coyotes are extremely proud of our support for women’s hockey and our Arizona Kachinas program, and we look forward to watching the league’s top teams compete for the cup! Mullett Arena has proven to be an incredible venue for NHL hockey, and we are confident that the arena will be rocking for the Isobel Cup final.”
“The Mullett Arena is truly an amazing facility for hockey as we have seen with the ASU Sun Devils and the Coyotes this year,” said Joe Sheridan of Oak View Group 360. “An event like this inspires the future generation of women’s hockey players, and we look forward to working closely with the PHF and the Coyotes in showcasing our beautiful arena. It will be great for hockey in the desert.”
The Boston Pride, Toronto Six, Connecticut Whale and Minnesota Whitecaps remain at the top of the standings. They are among the favorites to hoist the prestigious Isobel Cup.
A best of three semifinal matchup is set for March 16-20. Final standings and playoff matchups will be determined this weekend as the league's remaining regular-season games come to a close. The Pride are two-time Isobel Cup champions and defeated the Whale in last year’s championship, marking the first time the Whale have reached the finals.
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