Vancouver, Quebec City among PWHL stops on North American tour [Video]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League will play nine games outside its markets across North America this season, as it examines future expansion sites.

The barnstorming tour, dubbed the PWHL Takeover Tour, will include stops in Quebec City and Vancouver, in what could be a test run for the viability of those cities as PWHL markets.

“Bringing PWHL games to fans across both countries is a natural next step as we continue building our audience,” Amy Scheer, the league’s senior vice president of business operations, said in a statement Monday.

“When exploring potential locations for a PWHL game, the enthusiasm from cities eager to engage with our league was incredibly encouraging. The PWHL Takeover Tour lets us showcase our game and exceptional athletes across a wider North American footprint — an exciting moment for our players and an important move for our business as we consider expansion.”

The PWHL, which currently …