PWHL unveils branding for new franchises Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose and Las Vegas

The Professional Women's Hockey League has officially unveiled the names and branding for four new expansion franchises debuting in the 2026-27 season. The league will expand to 12 teams with the addition of the Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, Las Vegas Vanguards, and San Jose Sea Lions. The teams will wear city-branded jerseys in their inaugural season before incorporating their newly revealed logos onto their uniforms in year two.

Each franchise identity draws on local heritage and culture, including the San Jose Sea Lions honoring the 1946 San Francisco Sea Lions and trailblazing infielder Toni Stone. The Detroit Clutch pays tribute to the automotive industry and Motown music, the Hamilton Havoc incorporates the city's official peregrine falcon, and the Vegas Vanguards features the native Mojave Desert kit fox.