Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports Ventures invests in PWHL (opens original article in a new tab)

Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures and the Ilitch Companies invested US$100 million in the Professional Women's Hockey League as strategic partners, marking their first outside investment since the league's 2023 establishment. The PWHL is expanding to 12 teams by 2026-27 and reported significant growth in sponsorships and sales.

• Kilmer Sports Ventures and Ilitch Companies invested US$100 million into the PWHL as strategic partners
• PWHL's expansion includes new franchises in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose
• PWHL reported 35% growth in sponsorships and 50% increase in e-commerce sales