Seattle's new women's hockey team finally has a name Paige Browning November 06, 2025 / 11:13 am

After a long wait, Seattle's newest professional sports team has a name. The Seattle Torrent is the latest addition to the Professional Women's Hockey League.

The team's leaders revealed the name Thursday morning at MoPOP in Seattle, in front of a crowd of fans, media, and local leaders, including interim County Executive Shannon Braddock.

The Torrent's name has thematic ties to both of Seattle's existing pro women's teams, the Seattle Storm and Seattle Reign. The choice to stick with a weather motif has drawn early celebration for the name and brand, connecting the threads of the city's beloved teams.

"Torrent" has received a lukewarm welcome from online commenters, however. But fan

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