With just two weeks until the start of their debut PWHL season, the name and logo of Vancouver’s new hockey team has been revealed. The Vancouver Goldeneyes’ first game will take place Friday, November 21st against the new Seattle Torrent, whose name and logo were also announced Thursday.
Our new team is named for the common goldeneye, a BC sea diving duck with a remarkable bright yellow eye. “Known for its piercing yellow eyes and lightning-fast reflexes, the goldeneye is a creature of precision, agility, and resilience—qualities that mirror the game of hockey and the athletes who play it,” said Ali Bologna, the PWHL’s Senior Director, Brand & Marketing.
It may surprise you as much as it surprised me that the Goldeneyes are the first PWHL team named after an animal. “I’ve been waiting for an animal with this league for a while now,” goalie Emerance Maschmeyer said. The goldeneye is more than just an animal: the imagery of a diving bird represents “unity in motion”, highlighting the team’s emphasis on shared momentum in service of a common goal.
The new jerseys, which were revealed last week, are blue with a cream “Vancouver” spellout across the chest and bronze accents. The new logo adds a pop of yellow and aligns with the team’s colours. It was designed by a local female designer, reflecting how crucial women’s ideas and work are to the team, who use this visual expression to celebrate the legacy of hockey in our country.
Local pride is an emphasis for the Goldeneyes, even in their debut season, they want to welcome their new players from around the world and create a relationship with BC hockey fans. Surrey-born Jenn Gardiner will join the team after her debut season with the Montréal Victoire. Our new PWHL boasts an impressive roster. Two-time Olympic medalist Sarah Nurse (silver in 2018 and gold in 2022) and North Vancouver-born Hannah Miller (Mi Le) will be leaving the Toronto Sceptres to join the Goldeneyes this season.
The Vancouver Goldeneyes’ first game will take place Friday, November 21st against the new Seattle Torrent. Regular 2025-26 season-games and the PWHL Finals will be broadcast on TSN, and Saturday Games of the Week will be free to watch and stream on CBC TV, cbcsports.ca, and CBC Gem. Season tickets are available via the team’s website.