The Professional Women’s Hockey League is expected to announce Wednesday an expansion of the league into Las Vegas next season. The league already has expanded into Detroit last month. Two more teams have been discussed before the beginning of next season. Here’s five things to know about the newest sports league to land in Las Vegas. How many teams? Founded in 2023, the PWHL started with its original six teams: the Montreal Victoire, Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Ottawa Charge, Toronto Sceptres and New York Sirens. The league expanded to eight teams in 2025, adding the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent. The Detroit franchise, which has yet to be named, was announced last month. Reports have named Las Vegas as the next team and two more teams could also be announced Wednesday to bring the league to 12 franchises. Las Vegas would be the first franchise south of Detroit and third one west of the Rocky Mountains. Who are the stars? The PWHL is home to the highest level of women’s professional hockey.…