The Olympic preparations will look a little different this time around. Article content

While the Canadian women’s hockey team has traditionally gathered in Calgary for six months ahead of the biggest tournament on the international calendar, it won’t be happening before the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. Article content Article content

With the eight-team PWHL ensuring there’s professional hockey available to the best women’s players on the planet, they’ll instead spend the fall and early winter with their teams and gather for three, two-week blocks to prepare for the Games.

“It’s a change, but in a good way,” said three-time gold medallist and Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin. “I think this group is quite close, honestly, having the trust that each other are going to do the w

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