
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) champion Minnesota franchise has announced the departure of Natalie Darwitz as general manager following an internal and external review. The decision was confirmed by vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford, who stated that the move was deemed necessary for the betterment of the PWHL.
While specific details of the findings were not disclosed, Hefford mentioned that feedback from players and staff played a significant role in the decision-making process. The decision to part ways with Darwitz was described as a difficult but essential step for the league's future.