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Names for PWHL expansion teams: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
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- Yahoo SportsSan Jose Sea Lions unveiled as CA's 1st pro women's hockey teamThe Sea Lions are one of four expansion clubs joining the league for the 2026-27 season and will play their home games at SAP Center alongside the NHL's San Jose Sharks. San Jose leaders say the franchise arrives at a time of unprecedented growth for women's sports.
- ESPNPWHL unveils branding for new franchises Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose and Las VegasThe Professional Women's Hockey League's four new franchises finally have names.
- The Athletic(subscription required)Ranking PWHL team names and logos after unveiling of Sea Lions, Havoc, Clutch and VanguardsWill the Vancouver Goldeneyes retain the No. 1 spot? Let's see how the four new expansion teams stack up.
- Washington TimesNames for PWHL expansion teams: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton HavocThe Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
- APPWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
