LAS VEGAS – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) unveils the Vegas Vanguards as one ofthe league’s four new expansion teams set to debut with the 2026-27 season. The team’s brand identity features a name and logo inspired by the people who call Vegas home today, and those who helped shape the Las Vegas Valley, while reflecting the trailblazing spirit at the heart of the PWHL.
The name ‘Vanguards’ celebrates those who lead the way, embracing challenges and creating new opportunities. Inspired by the pioneering spirit that helped shape the West, the name represents courage, determination, and a willingness to forge new paths.
The logo features the kit fox, an adaptable and resilient Mojave Desert-native that perseveres and thrives in the face of adversity. Above the fox, Las Vegas’ iconic star is positioned between a ‘V’ silhouette. The typography is inspired by the American frontier, while the primary color palette of cactus green, fox ivory, desert gold, and midnight navy speaks to the spirit and beauty of Las Vegas’ desert home.
“I absolutely love the name. I think it is very fitting. We are all pioneers of this game that we love so much, and now we get to be the first pro women’s hockey team in Vegas, so I think that’s really exciting,” said Hayley Scamurra, Vegas Vanguards forward. “I love the details and our logo — I think the fox is incredible. I was excited to see how everything came together.”
“Few words capture the spirit of women’s hockey as fittingly as Vanguards, especially in the desert, a place defined by trailblazers who dared to build something new,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President, Business Operations. “From the beginning, the PWHL has been about breaking ground to create new opportunities. The Vegas Vanguards reflect that same pioneering spirit, helping lead the sport forward and inspiring the next generation of players, fans, and leaders to imagine what's possible.”
Drawing on community inspiration, women-led PWHL design teams were at the helm of the process to develop the Vegas Vanguards identity, including the team’s name and colors, with logo design collaboration from creative agency Doubleday & Cartwright. As part of today’s launch, the PWHL also unveiled the brand identities of the three other expansion teams debuting for the 2026-27 season: Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc, and San Jose Sea Lions. All four cities were announced as PWHL expansion markets in May 2026.
The Vegas Vanguards take the ice for the team’s inaugural Home Opener on Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena against fellow expansion club, the Detroit Clutch. Fans can join the Vanguards at T-Mobile Arena with a Season Ticket Membership, Partial Season Ticket Package, or Single Game Ticket — now available online.
