PWHL Team Names
Here’s a complete, updated list of all PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) team names — both official and expansion.
🏒 Official PWHL Team Names (2025 Season)
- Boston Fleet
- Minnesota Frost
- Montréal Victoire
- New York Sirens
- Ottawa Charge
- Toronto Sceptres
🏒 Announced Expansion Teams (for 2025–26 Season)
- PWHL Vancouver (official name yet to be revealed)
- PWHL Seattle (official name yet to be revealed)
💭 Previously Proposed / Leaked Names (Before Official Reveal)
(These were circulating online before the official announcement in September 2024)
- Boston Wicked
- Minnesota Superior
- Montréal Echo
- New York Sound
- Ottawa Alert
- Toronto Torch
- Vancouver Vortex (fan suggestion)
- Seattle Sirens (initial rumored name before used by NY)
pwhl team names and logos
Here are the complete team names and logos for the six charter franchises of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) as of 2024-25:
1. Boston Fleet
- Official team name: Boston Fleet. (ESPN.com)
- Logo and branding unveiled along with the other teams. (PWHL)
- The name “Fleet” suggests motion, speed, and perhaps nautical imagery.
2. Minnesota Frost
- Official team name: Minnesota Frost. (ESPN.com)
- Colors and logo tie into a “frost/ice” theme in recognition of Minnesota’s cold-weather heritage. (thegauntlet.ca)
3. Montréal Victoire
- Official team name: Montréal Victoire. (ESPN.com)
- The French word “Victoire” means “Victory,” reflecting a winning mindset and local French-language culture.
4. New York Sirens
- Official team name: New York Sirens. (ESPN.com)
- The name “Sirens” evokes the mythic figure of the siren — perhaps a nod to the vibrant urban energy and musical/urban culture of NYC.
5. Ottawa Charge
- Official team name: Ottawa Charge. (ESPN.com)
- “Charge” implies energy, forward motion, perhaps representing the seat of government in Ottawa and progressive momentum.
6. Toronto Sceptres
- Official team name: Toronto Sceptres. (ESPN.com)
- The name “Sceptres” uses the Canadian spelling and evokes regality, perhaps referencing Toronto’s stature or heritage.
what are the pwhl team names
Here are the official team names of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) as of the 2024–2025 season, including confirmed expansion teams 👇
🏒 Official Six PWHL Teams
- Boston Fleet
- Minnesota Frost
- Montréal Victoire
- New York Sirens
- Ottawa Charge
- Toronto Sceptres
🏒 Upcoming Expansion Teams (Announced for 2025–26)
- PWHL Vancouver (official name to be announced)
- PWHL Seattle (official name to be announced)
🔍 Background
- These names were officially unveiled on September 9, 2024 by the PWHL ahead of its second season.
- Each team’s branding reflects local culture and identity:
- Fleet → speed and maritime spirit of Boston
- Frost → Minnesota’s icy climate and toughness
- Victoire → French for “Victory,” representing Montréal’s culture
- Sirens → powerful, captivating energy of New York
- Charge → symbolizes Ottawa’s leadership and momentum
- Sceptres → regal and proud, fitting for Toronto’s prominence
vancouver pwhl team names
The PWHL Vancouver expansion team is currently named temporarily as “PWHL Vancouver”. (NHL)
A permanent name has not yet been publicly announced. (The Hockey News)
proposed pwhl team names
Here are some of the proposed or initially trademarked team names for the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) that were circulated before the final official names were revealed:
| City | Proposed Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Boston | Wicked (among others). (The Hockey News) |
| Minnesota | Superior. (Puck Prose) |
| Montréal | Echo. (Puck Prose) |
| New York | Sound. (Puck Prose) |
| Ottawa | Alert. (Puck Prose) |
| Toronto | Torch. (Puck Prose) |
when will pwhl team names be announced
Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) officially announced the names and logos of its six inaugural franchises on September 9, 2024.
Expansion-team names (for e.g., the Vancouver or Seattle teams), those have only been announced by city — the permanent nicknames are still to come.
pwhl team names 2024
Here are the official team names for the six franchises of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced for the 2024-25 season:
- Boston Fleet (PWHL)
- Minnesota Frost (PWHL)
- Montréal Victoire (ESPN.com)
- New York Sirens (ESPN.com)
- Ottawa Charge (Sportsnet.ca)
- Toronto Sceptres (ESPN.com)
leaked pwhl team names
Here are some of the leaked / proposed names for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) teams prior to the official reveal:
- For Boston: “Wicked” (as per trademark filing)
- For Minnesota: “Superior” (archaic reference to Lake Superior)
- For Montréal: “Echo”
- For New York: “Sound”
- For Ottawa: “Alert”
- For Toronto: “Torch”
