The PWHL has announced that the New York Sirens will use the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as their home for the 2024-25 season. After failing to meet the needs of the team and the league, Bridgeport, Connecticut, will attempt to build a larger fan base for the Sirens.
The team debuted at the venue with two regular-season games during its inaugural campaign, recording a season-high home crowd of 5,132 on April 20. Prudential Center, located in downtown Newark, NJ, is home to the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.
“We saw last season how quickly Prudential Center and our loyal fans could create an exciting atmosphere,” said General Manager Pascal Daoust. “Our players and staff are excited and can’t wait to return to this premier venue and call it home for the upcoming season. We know our fans will be a driving force in our pursuit of excellence.”
“Prudential Center is extremely proud to become a primary venue for the Professional Women’s Hockey League,” said Dylan Wanagiel, Vice President, Sports Properties and Special Events, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment/Prudential Center. “Following the initial success of our two games at The Rock last season, we look forward to the opportunity to support and showcase the world-class talent of women’s hockey at the highest professional level.”
New York Sirens moves training to the Essex County Codey Arenathe Devils’ former training facility, located in West Orange, NJ as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex.
“Establishing Codey Arena as our training site is an important step in our continued commitment to providing the best possible environment for our team and players to grow and develop,” said Head Coach Greg Fargo. “We are excited to become a proud and active part of the Essex County community, connecting with our neighbors and making an impact as we make Codey Arena our new training site.”
“Essex County Codey Arena is very excited about our new partnership with the New York Sirens,” said Stephen Ruggiero, General Manager of Codey Arena. “This partnership brings together two organizations committed to the growth and development of women’s hockey. We would like to thank the PWHL, GM Pascal Daoust and Head Coach Greg Fargo for their support. Together, we will continue to promote and elevate women’s hockey in our community.”
“We are excited to welcome the New York Sirens to Essex County Codey Arena,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. “Our facility has a long history of providing skating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including NHL and minor league hockey teams, along with the NJ Youth Devils and Daredevils. We hope the Sirens will inspire new generations of girls and women to play hockey here, and we look forward to a long-term partnership with the team and PWHL.”
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