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Detroit Clutch: New PWHL Team Revs Up!
10 Nov
Summary
- Detroit's new professional women's hockey team is named the Clutch.
- The team will begin its inaugural season on the road December 6.
- Detroit's home opener is December 12 at Little Caesars Arena.
The Professional Women's Hockey League has announced the name and logo for its newest expansion team in Detroit: the Detroit Clutch. This revelation follows hints on social media, including a "start your engines" message.
The team's inaugural season uniforms, featuring black, white, gray, and red, are expected to incorporate the new branding starting in the 2027 season. Detroit secured one of four expansion slots, with Manon Rhéaume appointed as general manager and Josh Sciba as coach.
The Detroit Clutch will commence its first season on the road against PWHL Las Vegas on December 6, 2026. The highly anticipated home opener is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena, where they will face the New York Sirens. The team competes in the Western Conference of the PWHL.
