The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Tuesday that its Las Vegas expansion franchise, which begins play in December, will be called the Vegas Vanguards. The league said the name celebrates those who "lead the way, embracing challenges and creating new opportunities," reflecting a pioneering spirit tied to the American frontier and the desert city.
The team's logo features a kit fox, the smallest fox species in North America and native to the Mojave Desert, described by the league as adaptable and resilient. The Las Vegas star sits between a "V" silhouette above the fox, with typography inspired by the American frontier. The primary colors are cactus green, fox ivory, desert gold and midnight navy.
Forward Hayley Scamurra said she loves the name, calling it fitting for a group of pioneers in the sport who will become the first professional women's hockey team in Las Vegas. PWHL executive vice president of business operations Amy Scheer said the Vanguards reflect the league's mission of breaking ground and inspiring the next generation.
The Vanguards are one of four expansion teams unveiled Tuesday, joining the Detroit Clutch, Hamilton Havoc and San Jose Sea Lions to bring the league to 12 teams. Las Vegas opens its inaugural season Dec. 6 against Detroit at T-Mobile Arena.
Per league tradition, the team will wear city-branded jerseys with "Vegas" stretched diagonally across the front for the first season; the new logo will appear on redesigned jerseys in the second season. Merchandise featuring the new brand is available now at the PWHL Online Shop.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal, FOX5 Vegas
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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