
The population was 24,796 at the 2020 census, an increase over the figure of 24,679 tabulated in 2010. Dani Rylan Kearney launched the National Women’s Hockey League in 2015 as an investor-funded, four-team league, but it scuffled at times and was later rebranded as the PHF.Derry Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. North American women’s pro hockey has seen leagues come and go, with the Canadian Women’s Hockey League folding in 2019 after 12 seasons featuring some of the best players in the world. “Our hearts definitely go out to their players and staff because we know what it’s like to have a league fold and get that phone call,” Nurse said. One of the people said players will receive half their salaries or $5,000, whichever is greater, and that there will be $1 million earmarked to spread around to those who do not make one of the new teams. In the meantime, existing PHF player contracts have been voided, though an agreement is in place to pay those under contract a portion of their salary through September, two people with knowledge of the information told AP. “We’re going to pick a name soon, we’re going to get a logo, we’re going to land on our cities, we’re going to pick our venues, we’re going to come out with our schedule,” Kasten said. A 62-page CBA was presented to PWHPA members on Thursday night, and they have until Sunday night to ratify it and the new league’s constitution, according to a person familiar with the details who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity before the deal was announced. The PWHPA, which was certified as a union this spring, has completed negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement.

“It’s been hard work to get here and challenging at times, but I’m so happy for the players who stuck it out and really made this happen.” “This is exactly what we envisioned - maybe better,” Hefford said. Carey and PWHPA chief Jayna Hefford are expected to have leadership roles.

The new league is expected to bring together North America’s most accomplished female players as well as players from Europe and Asia who have played in the PHF. King in a statement called it “an extraordinary opportunity to advance women’s sports.” The PWHPA had been working with the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises over the past 14 months on the new venture.
