Use appropriate grains of salt given the source, but Ian dropped new tidbits yesterday. He seems very confident that he knows the identities, confident enough to continue teasing.

* "For the first time, the PWHL is going to lean into alliteration" (cited examples like Toronto Tempo, Hamilton Hammers, and Boston Bruins)

* "the league will also add their first multi-word nickname this season" (more credence for San Jose Sea Lions?)

* Reiterating that at least 2 teams will have "abstract terms", comparable to Torrent, Charge, and Victoire

* Reiterating that all four names have "been guessed" online at some point so far

Article source: https://thehockeynews.com/womens/other-news/womens-hockey-mail-bag-pwhl-team-names-world-championship-expectations-and-more

Report: 75% of Canadians are fans of women’s sport, but finding games a challenge

https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/national-sports/2026/10/28/report-75-of-canadians-are-fans-of-womens-sport-but-finding-games-a-challenge/

The national teams are playing this week in their first games since the Olympics!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th, and Friday, October 30th. Both at 7pm Eastern Time. Watch on TSN / NHL Network.

365 Hockey Girl gives three storylines ahead of the matchup (two minute vid).