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Cleveland Sirens Set for 2028 Debut Without Trademark Fights
sports20 days ago

Cleveland Sirens Set for 2028 Debut Without Trademark Fights

Cleveland’s 2028 WNBA expansion team will be named the Sirens, tying to Lake Erie, with Sirens Blue and Erie Blue, and no expected trademark clash with the New York Sirens of the PWHL after discussions. The Sirens filed a trademark via CLE Travel Sports, and the team will play at Rocket Arena as the league expands to 18 teams (Philly in 2029, Detroit in 2030) with regular-season games rising from 44 to 50 next year (potentially 52 by 2029). An unrelated trademark dispute over the WNBA’s Rockers name with the Women’s Basketball League is separate from this naming decision.

via Front Office Sports|
#branding#cleveland-sirens#pwhl
Harvey Tops PWHL Draft as Vancouver Lands Its Franchise Cornerstone
sports2 months ago

Harvey Tops PWHL Draft as Vancouver Lands Its Franchise Cornerstone

Caroline Harvey, a 23-year-old star defenseman, was selected No. 1 overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the 2026 PWHL Draft, becoming the first defenseman to go No. 1 and a potential franchise cornerstone after a standout season. The first round also featured Olympic stars and top NCAA talents, with Abbey Murphy going No. 2 to Seattle, Tessa Janecke No. 3 to Vegas, Laila Edwards No. 4 to San Jose, Lacey Eden No. 5 to Vegas, and others like Nelli Laitinen, Emma Peschel, Kirsten Simms, Sara Swiderski, Grace Dwyer, Vivian Jungels, and Petra Nieminen; Detroit later selected Swiss goalie Andrea Brändli in the second round.

via The New York Times|
#caroline-harvey#draft-2026#pwhl
Troy Ryan named PWHL San Jose's first-ever GM and head coach
sports3 months ago

Troy Ryan named PWHL San Jose's first-ever GM and head coach

The PWHL appointed Troy Ryan as General Manager and Head Coach for PWHL San Jose, making him the league’s first to hold the dual role. A veteran coach with success including leading the Toronto Sceptres (2024 Coach of the Year) and long-time Canada national team duties (Olympic gold in 2022; three IIHF World Championship titles; silver at the 2026 Milan Olympics), Ryan will oversee staff and roster construction for San Jose’s inaugural 2026-27 season and lead the roster process for the 2026 PWHL Draft in Detroit as the league expands.

via PWHL|
#expansion#hockey#pwhl
PWHL Expands to San Jose, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the Bay Area
sports3 months ago

PWHL Expands to San Jose, Bringing Pro Women’s Hockey to the Bay Area

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced San Jose, CA as its latest expansion market for the 2026-27 season, with SAP Center hosting home games and Sharks Ice at San Jose as the training site; San Jose becomes the fourth expansion city (joining Detroit, Hamilton and Las Vegas), placing four teams in the Pacific Time Zone, and the league will share details on roster-building and the 2026 draft soon, while fans can deposit to secure priority access to season tickets.

via PWHL|
#2026-27#expansion#pwhl
PWHL Expands to Las Vegas and Hamilton Ahead of 2026-27 Season
sports3 months ago

PWHL Expands to Las Vegas and Hamilton Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced two new franchises for the 2026-27 season in Las Vegas and Hamilton, with PWHL Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena and PWHL Hamilton at TD Coliseum. Las Vegas training will be at America First Center in Henderson and Hamilton’s training location will be announced later. The move expands the league to 11 teams, adds new branding for both markets (Las Vegas colors: green and gold; Hamilton colors: gold, maroon and cream), and opens time-stamped deposits for priority season tickets and merch as the league showcases growth of women’s hockey.

via PWHL|
#expansion#hamilton#las-vegas
Las Vegas Secures a Pro Women's Hockey Franchise for 2026-27
sports3 months ago

Las Vegas Secures a Pro Women's Hockey Franchise for 2026-27

Las Vegas has been awarded an expansion team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League for the 2026-27 season, to be operated by the Mark Walter Group with a local leadership team; most home games will be at T-Mobile Arena, practice at America First Center in Henderson, and players will reside in Las Vegas during the season. The Golden Knights organization will support the venture but will not own or run the team. The move continues to grow girls' hockey in the market and builds on local facilities and partnerships that support women's pro hockey.

via NHL.com|
#expansion#golden-knights#las-vegas
Avalanche surge leaves Wild reeling as PWHL twists unfold
sports3 months ago

Avalanche surge leaves Wild reeling as PWHL twists unfold

Colorado Avalanche extended their series lead to 3-1 by beating Minnesota 5-2, flashing depth and a late surge that could doom the Wild; the PWHL scene grows more tangled with Ottawa Charge advancing to the final while Montreal–Frost playoff plans are disrupted by illness, alongside ongoing expansion chatter and draft intrigue. The newsletter also previews potential conference-final matchups and answers a Q&A about whether a No. 1 draft pick could resist the team that drafts him.

via The New York Times|
#avalanche#hockey#nhl
PWHL Brings Women's Pro Hockey to Hockeytown for 2026-27
sports3 months ago

PWHL Brings Women's Pro Hockey to Hockeytown for 2026-27

The PWHL announced Detroit as its ninth franchise for the 2026-27 season, the first of potentially four new teams, to be based at Little Caesars Arena with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment leading the bid; Detroit will host the 2026 PWHL Draft and Awards at the Fox Theatre as the league expands under a single-entity ownership model led by Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra.

via The New York Times|
#detroit#expansion#little-caesars-arena