PWHL Adds Vancouver as Expansion Team for 2025-26

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has announced Vancouver as its first expansion franchise, set to debut in the 2025-26 season as the league's seventh team. The team, temporarily named PWHL Vancouver, will use 'Pacific Blue' as its primary color and play at the Pacific Coliseum, which will undergo upgrades before the season starts. This expansion follows record-breaking attendance at PWHL events in Vancouver, highlighting strong local support for women's hockey. The league is also considering a second expansion team, with Seattle as the leading candidate, though other cities like Denver and Detroit remain in contention if a deal cannot be finalized. League officials emphasized that this move reflects growing momentum and fan enthusiasm since the PWHL's launch in January 2024. The addition of Vancouver is seen as a major milestone for both the PWHL and the broader growth of women's hockey.