After months of speculation, the Detroit Clutch is the official name of the Motor City’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) expansion team. The announcement comes alongside the unveiling of the other three 2026-27 PWHL expansion team names: the Hamilton Havoc, the Vegas Vanguards, and the San Jose Sea Lions.
What’s in a Name (and logo)?
For a city with rich automotive history and a penchant for performing in big games, the name carries multiple meanings. The team’s black, red, chrome, and white color palette had previously been revealed, but this is the first look at Detroit’s new logo.
“I was blown away. The double meaning of the logo and brand is cool and going to be perfect for our team,” said Daryl Watts, Detroit Clutch forward. “I already love the jersey; the metallic silver pops off and catches your eye. Overall, the brand represents the area really well and speaks to Motor City. I hope fans really like it.”
Working with women-led design teams, the logo features a wheel and clutch, as well as three “vinyl-inspired lines” that pay tribute to Detroit’s musical history. The team name is centered in the logo, written in an Art-deco style font.
What Else to Know about the Detroit Clutch
While fans can go online and purchase their Detroit Clutch swag, they’ll have to wait another season before seeing its players don the same jerseys. As with all of its previous expansion teams, its inaugural season jerseys will feature a diagonal “DETROIT” instead of the new branding.
Detroit plays fellow expansion team, the Vegas Vanguards, in its first game on Dec. 6, at 5 P.M. Pacific Time at the T-Mobile Arena. The Clutch’s first home game will take place on Dec. 12, at 12 P.M. at Little Caesars Arena.
Season and individual tickets, as well as partial packages, are still available for purchase. For more information about the team, its roster, and schedule, visit thepwhl.com/en/teams/detroit-clutch
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