Women's hockey league reveals first six franchises

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)The new Professional Women's Hockey League announced its six inaugural franchises on Tuesday.

Three teams based in Canada and three in the U.S. will begin a 24-game regular season this January.

The American PWHL franchises will be based in Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul and the New York City area.

The Canadian clubs will call Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa home.

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