Professional Women’s Hockey League Names Detroit Expansion Team ‘Detroit Clutch’
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has officially named its new Detroit-based expansion team the Detroit Clutch. The team is set to debut in the 2026-27 season and the name reflects Detroit's automotive heritage. Their first game is scheduled for…
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, November 10, 2026 — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced the name for its newest expansion team, set to join the league for the 2026-27 season. The team will be known as the Detroit Clutch.
The name “Detroit Clutch” was chosen to reflect the city’s deep-rooted automotive heritage. This marks a significant addition to the PWHL, expanding its reach into a major North American market.
Fans can mark their calendars for the team’s inaugural season, which is slated to begin in 2026. The league has scheduled the Detroit Clutch’s first-ever game for December 6th. The highly anticipated home opener is set to take place on December 12th at Little Caesars Arena, the team’s designated home venue.
The addition of a Detroit franchise underscores the growing momentum and strategic expansion of professional women’s hockey.
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