BREAKING: Meghan Turner admits PWHL SEATTLE name confirmed MONTHS ago

PWHL Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes reveal bold new names and logos, but branding confusion lingers—will fans embrace the identity shift? Erica L. Ayala and Rachel Donner break down the expansion teams’ branding decisions, the Seattle leak, and the impact on jersey designs, exploring how local flavor and league-level strategies could shape fan culture. The hosts debate which team logo stands out and share insights from exclusive access at Seattle’s launch event, including player reactions and behind-the-scenes branding revelations. USA Hockey dominates Team Canada 4-1 in Rivalry Series Game 1, powered by Abby Murphy’s natural hat trick and Taylor Heise’s dazzling four-point game. Was Team Canada’s late roster release and experimental goalie lineup a gamble that backfired? The conversation spotlights missed netfront coverage, key absences like Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner, plus early-season chemistry challenges. Get updates on PWHL training camps, the Vancouver Black Hockey Night controversy, and Seattle fan community events. 00:00 "Women's Hockey Updates & Expansion" 05:45 PWHL Jersey Launch Concerns 06:37 Quieter Vancouver Team Launch 12:49 "Vancouver Logo & Season Excitement" 13:23 Seattle's Three Goalie Strategy 17:08 "Women's Hockey Report Highlights" 21:49 "Hockey debate and Emotions" 23:34 Team Canada's Goaltending Decisions 29:30 Canada Dominates Third Period 31:30 Canada's Offensive Adjustments Needed 35:38 Women's Hockey News & Updates 40:19 Women's Hockey Preseason Insights 42:29 Analytics Key to Early Success 47:39 Inclusive Cultural Nights in Hockey 49:05 Indigenous Culture and Community History 52:12 Rivalry Series Coverage Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Women's Hockey Report Preview Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Rachel Donner 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/rmiriam.bsky.social Women’s Hockey Report on TikTok 📲https://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Locked On NHL on Facebook https://bit.ly/3BubZNc #pwhl #womenshockey #hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.