AP Sources: US women's hockey contract lags behind Canada

1 year ago  /  Sportsnet

United States women’s hockey players have fallen behind their Canadian rivals in terms of compensation, two people with direct knowledge of each national team’s contracts revealed to The Associated Press this week. Not only do the Canadian players share from a larger pool of funds than their counterparts, Hockey Canada also allots an additional pool of money for up to as many as five developmental players beyond its 23-women national team roster, the people said. Under terms of its three-year deal, USA Hockey limits its monetary pool to its 23-player roster, the people added. The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association, whose membership includes a majority of American and Canadian national team players, is also planning to launch its own professional league this fall. Canadian players also get a percentage of ticket revenue from annual Rivalry Series games against the Americans played in Canada, according to Hockey Canada....

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