Seattle's new women's hockey team finally has a name

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.

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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 fans at the announcement event still gave the name some early love.

"I think the Torrent is a great name," said hockey fan Natalie Weiss, who also plays hockey in local recreational leagues. "It really identifies us as coming from the Pacific Northwest — the rain, the weather. It's a great name."

Weiss says she's looking into joining a group of about 150 fans planning to travel from Seattle to Vancouver B.C. for the team's inaugural game on Nov. 21. Vancouver is already slated to be the Torrent's rival.

It was also announced Thursday that Vancouver B.C.'s new team will be named the Goldeneyes.

The Seattle Torrent's home opener is November 28 at Climate Pledge Arena.

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