Minnesota Frosts’ Kelly Pannek during a game against Montréal Victoire in January 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN MCCLELLAN / FLICKR
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A new era begins for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), as the league has unveiled the long-awaited team names and logos for the original six teams ahead of the second season.
The new team names are Toronto Sceptres, Montréal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, and New York Sirens.
“The unveiling of these new team identities marks a significant milestone for the entire PWHL community,” shared Amy Scheer, PWHL Senior Vice President of Business Operations. “The PWHL has united the professional women’s hockey community, and we are excited for these new identities to deepen the connection between the teams and their local communities. We want these to become symbols that our players and fans alike can rally behind as we move forward in this new chapter of our journey.”
During the inaugural season, each team used temporary jerseys and was named solely after their location. Each jersey had the name of the city or state displayed diagonally across the front of the sweater. Now, each team has names and logos that are a nod to their location’s history, fans, and players.
In Monday’s press release, the PWHL shared the inspiration behind each team name.
Toronto Sceptres pays homage to Toronto’s “regal history and commanding presence.”
Montréal Victoire, which translates to “victory” in English, celebrates Montréal’s “joyously competitive spirit” and their pursuit of sporting achievements.
Ottawa Charge is in reference to Ottawa’s motto “Advance – Ottawa – En Avant.”
Minnesota Frost embodies the State of Hockey’s love for the ice.
Boston Fleet pays homage to Boston’s rich maritime history.
New York Sirens is named for the “one-of-a-kind energy, pace and rhythm” of “The City That Never Sleeps.”
“Our teams were so proud to represent their home markets last season, and as we launch Season Two, we’re elevating that pride with new identities that truly embody the spirit of each club,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, in a press release. “These new names and logos capture the dynamic energy of our athletes and enhance our teams’ presence in their cities, building a stronger foundation for the future of our league.”
The second season will start in November of this year. Official game dates are yet to be announced.