PWHL Expands to Seattle, Sets 2025-26 Season Debut

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Seattle as its eighth franchise, with the new team set to join the league alongside Vancouver for the 2025-26 season. Both expansion teams will bring the league's total to eight, strengthening the presence of women's hockey on the West Coast and setting the stage for a regional rivalry between Seattle and Vancouver. PWHL Seattle will play at Climate Pledge Arena, share facilities with the NHL's Seattle Kraken, and feature emerald green and cream as its team colors. The league cited Seattle's strong women's hockey community and the enthusiastic turnout of over 12,000 fans at a recent PWHL Takeover Tour game as key factors in its selection. Details regarding the expansion draft and team integration into the 2025 PWHL Draft are expected soon. The move reflects the league's continued growth and commitment to expanding women's professional hockey.