Two new teams from China helped the CWHL achieve its goal of providing cash to its players. Players will be paid a stipend between $2,000 and $10,000 this season. CALGARY—Canadian Women’s Hockey League players will be paid for the first time in its 11-year history, but they’re being asked to do more for the money. The Chinese teams bring international sponsorship and marketing opportunities as well as jobs for players, Andress said. Jess Jones, one of the CWHL’s top scorers last season, and two other Thunder players defected this season to the Buffalo Beauts of the U.S.-based NWHL.

Source: thestar October 11, 2017 14:15 UTC