When the new PWHL franchise in Vancouver plays its first game against expansion-cousin Seattle on Nov. 21, the team’s name and logo will be painted at centre ice inside Pacific Coliseum — a tangible sign of the next chapter of women’s hockey in the Pacific city.

That team will be called the Vancouver Goldeneyes, and their cross-border rival will be called the Seattle Torrent, the PWHL announced on Thursday.

It’s the latest step in bringing the league to life on the west coast, and growing the PWHL to eight teams from its original six. Players will begin reporting to training camps on Friday, ahead of opening night later this month.

Building a brand for the two newest women’s pro hockey teams started earlier this year, when Vancouver and Seattle were announced as expansion markets.

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