PWHL reveals new names and logos of four new expansion franchises: Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose, and Vegas

The Professional Women's Hockey League has officially announced the names and logos for its four new expansion franchises: Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, San Jose Sea Lions, and Vegas Vanguards. All four teams are set to play their inaugural campaigns during the 2026-27 season. The franchises will wear city-name jerseys in their first year before adding the newly unveiled logos to their game sweaters for 2027-28.

The 12-team 2026-27 PWHL season is scheduled to open on December 5, 2026, when the Seattle Torrent face the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Detroit features stars including Hilary Knight and Daryl Watts, Hamilton is led by Brianne Jenner and Alina Müller, San Jose highlights Laila Edwards and Corinne Schroeder, and Vegas features Erin Ambrose and Hayley Scamurra.