The Canberra Pirates have opened an expression of interest process to seek players for a potential Canberra-based team to compete in the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL). News of the expansion bid was broken by 6ix Dub Hockey earlier in the week, stating that the existing team’s had held a meeting during the 2026 AWIHL playoffs. A time frame for introducing a new team into the league is currently unclear, though 6ix Dub Hockey states that it is unlikely to happen until after the 2027–28 season.
Further information
- Expression of interest announcement
- Canberra on the AWIHL expansion wish list by Andrew Macdougall (6ix Dub Hockey, 17 June 2026)
- Inside the Canberra AWIHL expansion bid by Andrew Macdougall (6ix Dub Hockey, 24 July 2026)
- Canberra Pirates Championship Highlights AWIHL Expansion Potential by Andrew Macdougall (6ix Dub Hockey, 27 September 2026)
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