PWHL Hamilton unveils team official name as Hamilton Havoc

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has unveiled Hamilton’s team official name as Hamilton Havoc.

PWHL Hamilton says Havoc is inspired by the unique balance between the forces of industry and nature in Hamilton as steel mills rise alongside the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment.

The hockey team says the Havoc logo has Hamilton’s official bird, the peregrine falcon, reimagined in steel. The primary colour palette of rusted steel, tempered gold, falcon ivory and flame orange speak to a city where nature and industry exist side by side.

“I love it; I think they did a wonderful job melding everything together. The colours are classic Hamilton but also bring in the nature that the city offers,” says Brianne Jenner, Hamilton Havoc forward.

“Playing in front of fans for the first time is going to be unbelievable, I get chills just thinking about that moment.”

The name reveal comes ahead of the team’s historic debut at TD Coliseum on Dec. 13. Hamilton Havoc will host the Ottawa Charge in its inaugural home opener.

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Last month, the team unveiled its jersey and said the gold, deep red, burnt orange and cream colour palette embodies the city’s steel industry while paying homage to the area’s deep sports history.

The Women’s World Championship in Denmark began last Friday and will conclude this Monday, with three players from Hamilton Havoc in it.

These players are forward Emily Clark, defender Nicole Gosling and goaltender Kayle Osborne.

The team’s training camp opens next Wednesday, following the completion of the Women’s World Championship.

As part of the PWHL’s opening weekend that features all 12 teams in action, Hamilton Havoc will make its official debut on the road on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. against the reigning Walter Cup champion Montréal Victoire at Place Bell.

Earlier this month, the PWHL released its 2026-27 season schedule, with Hamilton’s team playing 13 home games.

The season will consist of 180 regular season games, with Hamilton Havoc playing in 30 of those.

The PWHL said that the 12-team league will now be split into Eastern and Western conferences, with Hamilton placed in the Eastern conference.

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