Michelle Jay
February 19, 2022. BREAKING NEWS
On January 18, 2022, Timminia announced major news for the Premier Hockey Federation, that she was very involved with.
According to Sportsnet on January 18:
After the announcement of a significant investment that will directly impact Premier Hockey Federation player salaries and benefits, PHF commissioner Tyler Tumminia said she views Tuesday’s news as a landmark moment for women’s hockey.
The PHF made public the details of its board of governors’ investment earlier Tuesday — a $25-million infusion that will see $7.5 million directed toward the coming 2022-23 season — along with the wide-reaching impact of that added sum. The league’s salary cap will rise 150 per cent, from $300,000 to $750,000. Players will receive full healthcare benefits and 10 per cent equity in their teams.
The league will add two more teams to the mix as well, expanding to Montreal and an American city yet to be revealed. Past that, the impact of the added funds will allow the PHF to update facilities, purchase new equipment, and expand their season to a 28-game schedule.
“I think it’s a watershed moment for athletes,” Tumminia said of the news Tuesday, speaking with Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s Jeff Marek. “Not only our PHF athletes, but just women athletes in hockey in general. You know, this is an investment that supports everything that we all want to see, and that’s enhanced opportunities for the athlete to take the sport to the next level.”
Source: sportsnet.ca