The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s most esteemed reward may become designed by pleasure designer Tiffany &, Co.
The PWHL’s final prize, the Walter Cup, joins more than 65 additional prizes designed by the bracelets house.
Tiffany has created sporting trophies all over the world since the 1870s, including the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy, the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, the U. S. Open’s songs and doubles final prizes and MLS ‘ Philip F. Anschutz Trophy, among others. Tiffany has even won seven Super Bowl rings, most recently with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, and two World Series bracelets with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993.
For PWHL, the designer chose an square style inspired by frost, nodding to the six original groups in the category: Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto.
The Walter Cup is a significant milestone for women’s soccer and all other women’s sports, according to golf legend and PWHL advisory panel member Billie Jean King, who suggested the trophy’s naming. It acknowledges Mark and Kimbra Walter’s long-standing dedication to making this desire a reality for the PWHL people of today and tomorrow.
The Walter Cup is a gift to the Walter relatives, who provided crucial support for the formation of the PWHL in 2024. Through their philanthropic foundation The Walter Family Causes ( TWF), Mark Walter, the CEO and co-founder of Guggenheim Capital, and his wife Kimbra, an attorney who serves on the boards of trustees of the Lincoln Park Zoo, OneGoal, and the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, support organizations and causes that promote social justice, equity, diversity, education, and conservation. Mark Walter serves as the Los Angeles Dodgers ‘ chair along with Todd Boehly and is a member of Chelsea’s ownership group.
” This medal reflects the level of quality required to win in the PWHL”, Mark Walter, speaking on behalf of Kimbra and his daughter, Samantha, said in a press release. And we hope it may encourage young people all over to pursue final goals.
The PWHL regular season begins on May 5 and the top four status team will advance to the annual PWHL finals. The best of five set will be the semifinals and tournament last.