The Rise: The Inaugural Season of the PWHL

Feb 16, 2026

1h 17m

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Overview

In this documentary, the historic inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League is explored through interviews and footage of the adrenaline-pumping games.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Narrator

Ashlyn Harris

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Kendall Coyne Schofield

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Sophie Jaques

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Taylor Heise

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Alex Carpenter

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Aerin Frankel

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Hilary Knight

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Brianne Jenner

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Natalie Spooner

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Marie-Philip Poulin

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Laura Stacey

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