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Welcome to the Party

What It Really Takes to Build a Pro Sports League with Jayna Hefford

Welcome to the Party

Treat Media

Sports

4.91.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

After years of different women’s hockey leagues trying to find their footing, the PWHL burst onto the scene with sold-out crowds, real momentum, and a model that’s actually working. We sit down with Jayna Hefford — a five-time Olympian, four-time gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer, and the PWHL’s Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. Alongside hosts Billie Jean King, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy, we dig into why this league is taking off, what finally clicked behind the scenes, and where the PWHL is headed next. RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: More on Jayna Hefford: https://jaynahefford.com/ PWHL Schedule: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/schedule PWHL Takeover Tour: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/takeover-tour-2026   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com  https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day.  Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes -Go to https://im8health.com/WTTP for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order. -Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long during the Season of Savings at https://www.shipt.com/

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0:00.0

Jaina Hefford, welcome to the party!

0:03.0

So important to get the right people on the bus, okay?

0:06.0

We're bringing in new fans to the game, new fans to women's sport.

0:10.0

First place team gets to pick who they play in the first round.

0:13.0

Oh, stop!

0:14.0

We take great pleasure in bringing a Canadian into the circle and having to do the USA cheer at the end.

0:20.0

I'm going to hear about this from someone.

0:40.0

What's up party people?

0:40.9

I'm Julie Fowdy And I'm Abby Wampock

0:42.5

And I'm Billy Jean King

0:45.0

King.

0:47.3

Kinger!

0:48.4

I don't like my hair today.

0:49.6

Wait a minute.

0:50.7

Kinger, join us today.

0:52.3

We're so happy you're here.

0:54.2

These are my favorite days to record.

0:56.8

Look at this swag, too.

0:59.0

Look at your swag.

1:00.7

I know, I know.

1:01.8

I love my jacket.

1:02.6

I love this.

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