{"id":525240,"date":"2026-11-10T20:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/525240\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T20:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T20:16:10","slug":"pwhl-reveals-new-names-and-logos-of-four-new-expansion-franchises-detroit-hamilton-san-jose-and-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/525240\/","title":{"rendered":"PWHL reveals new names and logos of four new expansion franchises: Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose, and Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The PWHL\u2019s four new expansion franchises officially have their team names.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday morning, the league announced the full names of the franchises for Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose, and Vegas, all of which will play their inaugural seasons in 2026-27. The teams will wear city-name jerseys during their inaugural season, with their newly unveiled logos appearing on game jerseys beginning in 2027\u201328.<\/p>\n<p>Merch for all the new teams can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thepwhl.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the PWHL\u2019s online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Clutch<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width size-full wp-image-615323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/detroit-clutch-logo-pwhl.jpg\" alt=\"Detroit Clutch logo\" width=\"1342\" height=\"895\"  \/>\ud83d\udcf8: PWHL<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Clutch\u2019s identity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepwhl.com\/en\/teams\/detroit-clutch\/news\/2026\/november\/10\/pwhl-unveils-detroit-clutch-in-expansion-team-identity-launch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pays tribute<\/a> to the Motor City\u2019s automotive history while also referencing athletes who perform their best in high-pressure moments.<\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s circular logo resembles an automobile wheel and clutch, featuring chrome, Art Deco-inspired lettering. Lines inside the wheel also pay homage to Motown\u2019s musical history. The color scheme combines black, silver, white, and racing red, reflecting Detroit\u2019s industrial heritage and reputation for resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Team stars: Hilary Knight, Daryl Watts, Britta Curl-Salemme, Cayla Barnes, and Hannah Bilka<\/p>\n<p>Intro story<\/p>\n<p>Jerseys<\/p>\n<p>Design details<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton Havoc<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width size-full wp-image-615322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hamilton-havoc-logo-pwhl.jpg\" alt=\"Hamilton Havoc logo\" width=\"1342\" height=\"895\"  \/>\ud83d\udcf8: PWHL<\/p>\n<p>The Hamilton Havoc\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepwhl.com\/en\/teams\/hamilton-havoc\/news\/2026\/november\/10\/pwhl-unveils-hamilton-havoc-in-expansion-team-identity-launch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new identity<\/a> celebrates the Canadian city\u2019s unique combination of industrial strength and natural beauty, drawing inspiration from its steel mills and the nearby Niagara Escarpment.<\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s logo features a peregrine falcon, Hamilton\u2019s official bird, reimagined as a fierce, steel-plated creature with glowing, molten eyes. The design incorporates rugged metallic lettering, while the color palette features rust, steel gray, ivory, and bright orange.<\/p>\n<p>Team stars: Brianne Jenner, Alina M\u00fcller, Emily Clark, and Jade Iginla<\/p>\n<p>Intro story<\/p>\n<p>Jerseys<\/p>\n<p>Design details<\/p>\n<p>San Jose Sea Lions<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width size-full wp-image-615324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/san-diego-sea-lions-logo-pwhl.jpg\" alt=\"San Jose Sea Lions\" width=\"1342\" height=\"895\"  \/>\ud83d\udcf8: PWHL<\/p>\n<p>The San Jose Sea Lions\u2019 identity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepwhl.com\/en\/teams\/san-jose-sea-lions\/news\/2026\/november\/10\/pwhl-unveils-san-jose-sea-lions-in-expansion-team-identity-launch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">draws inspiration<\/a> from the marine wildlife of Northern California and the Pacific coastline.<\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s logo features a sea lion rising from the water, surrounded by waves and a setting sun. Its colors include coastal blue, sunset orange, navy, and sea mist.<\/p>\n<p>The name also has a fascinating historical connection: the San Francisco Sea Lions were a Negro League baseball team in 1946 that featured pioneering female player Toni Stone, who later became the first woman to play regularly in a major men\u2019s professional baseball league.<\/p>\n<p>Team stars: Laila Edwards, Corinne Schroeder, Kristin O\u2019Neill, and Rory Guilday<\/p>\n<p>Intro story<\/p>\n<p>Jerseys<\/p>\n<p>Design details<\/p>\n<p>Vegas Vanguards<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width size-full wp-image-615318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vegas-vanguards-logo-pwhl.jpg\" alt=\"Vegas Vanguards logo\" width=\"1342\" height=\"895\"  \/>\ud83d\udcf8: PWHL<\/p>\n<p>The Vegas Vanguards\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepwhl.com\/en\/teams\/vegas-vanguards\/news\/2026\/november\/10\/vegas-vanguards-lead-the-way-with-new-brand-launch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new identity<\/a> goes \u201cbeyond the glitz and glamour of the Vegas Strip to the beauty of the Mojave Desert and the American West.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s logo features a desert kit fox, an animal known for its intelligence, agility, and adaptability, and native to the Mojave. The fox\u2019s angular silhouette subtly forms a \u201cV,\u201d while a star above its head pays tribute to the famous \u201cWelcome to Fabulous Las Vegas\u201d sign.<\/p>\n<p>Team stars: Erin Ambrose, Hayley Scamurra, Nicole Hensley, Tessa Janecke, and Lacey Eden<\/p>\n<p>Intro story<\/p>\n<p>Jerseys<\/p>\n<p>Design details<\/p>\n<p>The 2026\u201327 PWHL season begins Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3 pm (EST), when the Seattle Torrent visit the Vancouver Goldeneyes. All 12 teams, including the four new expansion franchises, will play during opening weekend, December 5\u20136.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The PWHL\u2019s four new expansion franchises officially have their team names. 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