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Hello Sea Lions! San Jose PWHL gets its name

Early this morning, the San Jose PWHL team was officially named. The PWHL announced the Sea Lion as the mascot of San Jose PWHL. San Jose Sea Lions, reporting for duty. https://t.co/SafUwIVK5c— San Jose Sea Lions (@PWHL_SanJose) November 10, 2026…

By Erika Towne · Fear the Fin

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:21 PM

Key Things to Know

The San Jose PWHL franchise has officially been named the San Jose Sea Lions.
The team's logo features a sea lion shaped like a wave, utilizing blue, orange, and sea mist colors.
The name honors the 1946 San Francisco Sea Lions baseball team, which featured trailblazer Toni Stone.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Professional Women's Hockey League officially unveiled the San Jose franchise's identity as the San Jose Sea Lions on November 10, 2026. Dubbed the "Guardians of the Bay," the team's visual identity features a color scheme of coastal blue, sunset orange, tidal navy, and sea mist. Defender Rory Guilday voiced the official launch video, praising the wave-shaped sea lion design.

The Sea Lions name pays homage to regional history, including the 1946 San Francisco Sea Lions of the West Coast Negro Baseball Association. The PWHL also unveiled identities for three other franchises on the same day: the Detroit Clutch, the Hamilton Havoc, and the Vegas Vanguards.

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