PWHL unveils names and logos for 4 expansion teams: Sea Lions, Clutch, Havoc and Vanguards
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has unveiled the names and logos for its four newest expansion teams: the Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, San Jose Sea Lions and Vegas Vanguards. Detroit’s name and crest celebrate the Motor City’s automotive innovation and evoke the “defining moments in sports when teams deliver under pressure,” according to the PWHL’s media release. The logo references a…
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) recently announced the names and logos for its four newest expansion teams: Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, San Jose Sea Lions, and Vegas Vanguards. Detroit’s name and logo reflect the city’s automotive industry and sportsmanship, while Hamilton’s logo is inspired by its steelmaking heritage and peregrine falcon mascot.
San Jose’s identity is represented by a sea lion, paying homage to the region's coastal wildlife and baseball history. Vegas’s team logo features a native kit fox, symbolizing courage and determination. The addition of these four teams brings the league to 12 teams, with the 2026-27 season featuring Eastern and Western conferences for the first time. The new logos will be featured on merchandise and redesigned jerseys next season.
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