Need for one pro league the new focus for womens hockey Liz Knox didnt get a chance to rest. For womens hockey to continue its traction is to have one league, whether thats a merger or an entirely new league that supports both the U. S. and Canada in one league, I think is going to be really important in the next season to somehow make that happen. Team USAs thrilling victory over Canada for the gold medal captivated the nation and showed a glimpse of the potential for womens hockey in our country, a Pegula Sports & Entertainment spokesman said. Andress said the CWHL has always believed in the need for one league called it where the future of the womens professional game has always been heading. The stuff that theyre doing right now and helping to promote the idea that we could all play in one league is really, really important for the growth of womens hockey here in North America.