Based primarily in Russia, it is often ranked as the second-strongest league globally. Known for high skill levels and tactical, defensive play. Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) North America
: Played on grass or artificial turf with a hard ball. It is a non-contact sport where players use only the flat side of their sticks. Hockey
: Played on an ice rink with skates and a vulcanized rubber disc called a puck . It is known for its speed, physical contact, and "power plays". Based primarily in Russia, it is often ranked
Widely considered the top professional league in the world, consisting of 32 teams. Based primarily in Russia