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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-10 07:29 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:47 EST
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# PWHL Detroit team to be known as the Detroit Clutch

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Tuesday that its Detroit team will be called the Detroit Clutch. The home opener is Dec. 12.

Section: [Sports](/detroit/section/life.md) · Entities: [Professional Women's Hockey League](/detroit/wiki/professional-women-s-hockey-league.md), [Detroit Clutch](/detroit/wiki/detroit-clutch.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 2 Detroit](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-clutch-revealed-name-new-professional-womens-hockey-league-team), 2026-11-10 07:29 EST: New name, logo revealed for Detroit's new Professional Women's Hockey League team
- [Michigan Public](https://www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2026-11-10/detroit-clutch-pwhl-name-logo), 2026-11-10 10:49 EST: Detroit's new women's hockey team gets a name and logo
- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/pwhl-detroit-team-named-the-detroit-clutch/), 2026-11-10 12:15 EST: PWHL Detroit team named the Detroit Clutch
- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroits-new-pwhl-team-unveils-its-identity-as-the-clutch-and-fans-say-the-name-is-a-perfect-fit), 2026-11-10 17:47 EST: Detroit's new PWHL team unveils its identity as the Clutch, and fans say the name is a perfect fit

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