How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched in 2024, forces teams to try to win after being eliminated from playoff contention. Each win earns the team draft order points toward securing the top pick at the entry draft. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pwhl-tanking-draft-order-gold-plan-2026-9.7170614?cmp=rss