Women’s pro hockey just added some serious muscle — and style — out west, officially planting its flag in Seattle and Vancouver.
The PWHL has unveiled the official team names and logos for the incoming Seattle Torrent and the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The announcement finally gives Western Canada (and its Pacific neighbour) their own slice of the action, and if first impressions count, these logos and identities hit harder than a cross-crease one-timer.
Seattle Torrent:
The Seattle Torrent brand is pure Pacific Northwest. Picture a surging current slicing through rock and rainforest — that’s the vibe. The team’s “S” logo doubles as a winding stream, symbolizing both movement and momentum, and the colour palette—Slate Green, Glacier Blue, River Blue, Foam, Haze Grey, and Basalt Black—feels tailor-made for a city that practically lives in rain gear.
Seattle’s message is simple: they’re not dipping a toe into this league. They’re coming in like a flood.
Marquee forward Hilary Knight, among the league’s most recognizable stars, called it “a great recipe” for culture and competition. Translation: expect Seattle to be a handful the second the puck drops.
Their first test? A short road trip up I-5 to face Vancouver on November 21. You couldn’t script a better debut.
Vancouver Goldeneyes:
Across the border, the Vancouver Goldeneyes bring a different kind of energy — think stealth and precision over brute force. The name comes from the Common Goldeneye, a duck known for speed, tenacity, and an eye that practically glows. The logo? A sleek winged mark, the golden iris framed in flight, angled northwest as if locked on its target.
The colour scheme — Pacific Blue, Coastal Cream, Earthy Bronze, Sunset Gold, and Sky Blue — mirrors the coast at dusk. Vancouver didn’t just choose a name; they built a mood.
Local forward Jenn Gardiner, born in Surrey, summed it up perfectly: “This identity reflects who we are, where we come from — and how we’ll play.” Expect a smart, aggressive roster that mirrors the city’s blend of polish and punch.
Why It Matters: The PWHL Finally Goes West
For a league that’s only been around a year, this expansion is a massive statement. The Torrent and Goldeneyes bring the total to eight teams, joining Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, Minnesota, and New York. It’s also the league’s boldest move yet to make women’s hockey truly continental.
And let’s be honest — Seattle vs. Vancouver practically writes itself. The two cities already have a rivalry baked into their DNA (thanks, NHL). Expect it to spill into the PWHL quickly, with bragging rights on the line before the first Zamboni lap is done.
Seattle brings the surge. Vancouver brings the stare. The puck drops this November. Expect sparks — and maybe a few feathers — to fly.
