What do we mean by “brat energy?” Think confidence with a side of sass, teams and players who play bold, celebrate big, chirp their rivals, and maybe spend a bit of quality time in the penalty box.
Let’s be real: every PWHL team has brat energy. You know, that unapologetically bold, rebellious, playfully defiant vibe that says, “I’m gonna score on you, chirp you after, and still look cute doing it.” But who’s really the brattiest of them all? I ranked them based on vibes, personalities, chaos levels, and, of course, some TikToks for proof.
1. Boston Fleet
Boston = pure menace. They’re the team that would throw hands with you at practice, then still grab a post-game coffee together like it never happened.
You’ve got Hilary Knight, who literally has nothing left to prove and still dunks on people for fun. She scores, skates away calm as ever, and gives off “I run this league” energy.
Jamie Lee Rattray is Boston’s designated goofball and chaos generator. She’ll prank her teammates and drop a celly like she’s never scored before (she has, plenty).
Alina Müller? Quiet assassin. She’ll torch you for two goals and act like she’s clocking in for a shift at work. No biggie.
And Aerin Frankel? Elite goalie, elite sass. Not only is she stopping breakaways, but she’s also running an entire Instagram account for her love of caesar salad: pure brat behavior.
Boston doesn’t just play hockey; they gaslight you into thinking they weren’t even trying.
@pwhl_fleet Ask and you shall receive 😏… College Night is tonight! Get ya tickets while you still can! #college #funny #pwhl ♬ original sound – Boston Fleet
2. Montréal Victoire
Montréal is that brat who shows up late but still gets all the attention. Their team is literally called Victoire (Victory) and somehow that’s not even the most smug thing about them.
Marie-Philip Poulin could score on you in OT, skate by like nothing happened, and you’d still thank her after the game. She’s got quiet brat energy like, “I don’t have to chirp you; you already know.”
Also, their team TikToks give off major “we’re hotter, cooler, and better than you but we won’t rub it in… much” energy. You’re jealous, but you get it.
@victoire_lphf C c’est pour contact d’urgence ✨ C is for emergency contact
3. Toronto Sceptres
Toronto is giving full “we’re royalty” energy. They’re the spoiled brat who brings a crown to beer league and actually pulls it off.
Sarah Nurse literally put “queen energy only” in her bio and she backs it up. She could dangle through your entire team and still look like she barely broke a sweat.
Toronto’s whole vibe is like, “We deserve this win, peasant.” Even when they lose, they somehow make you feel like YOU lost harder.
@pwhl_sceptres 🤳
4. Ottawa Charge
Ottawa is that friend who insists they’re “just here to compete” but is secretly living for the drama.
Jocelyne Larocque leading the blue line with quiet but savage intensity, and you’ve got a team that’s low-key bratty in that “we’ll ruin your season but stay polite” way.
Then there’s Ronja Savolainen, who gives big “I will truck you and smile about it” energy. This is the same player who brings Finnish spice to every corner battle the type to drop someone behind the net, skate away unbothered, and let the replay do the chirping for her.
And Brianne Jenner? Team mom energy but in the “I’ll ruin you on both ends of the ice and then calmly explain why in the post-game presser” way. Quiet assassin vibes. She’s the leader who looks like she’ll help you up after a hit but might also slip in a, “don’t try that again” under her breath.
Ottawa plays like a team that will end your playoff dreams and then hit you with a “good game” and a handshake.
@emclark26 Crazy what the camera caught @Sam Isbell @Gabrielle ♬ buttons – liv’s audios
5. New York Sirens
The Sirens are the one who talks the most in the group chat, sends unhinged memes, AND starts fights for fun. Classic big-market energy.
Then you’ve got Sarah Fillier pulling double duty: dropping highlight-reel goals and leading the league in “I’m spicy but skilled” vibes. She’ll light you up on the ice and definitely make eye contact after.
The Sirens are chirping during warmups, smirking in scrums, and probably yelling “Hey ref, you good!?” after a missed call.
@ellaashelton Ladies in the place with style & grace #pwhl #nycsirens #hockey @Kayle_osborne @Abbey ♬ original sound – Saafir
6. Minnesota Frost
Minnesota is the “I’m just here for a good time” brat. Taylor Heise will absolutely embarrass you with a filthy dangle, but then check if you’re okay after. Kendall Coyne Schofield has been breaking records since forever but still feels like the player who would bake cookies for her teammates.
They’re the Midwestern friend who says “ope” after boarding you. Nice to your face, menace on the ice. Even their TikToks give “wholesome chaos” more than bratty chaos.
@pwhl_frost Who needs snow when you’ve got frosting? ❄️ The gingerbread fun continues on our YouTube—don’t miss it!
At the end of the day, maybe I’m the real brat for making this list. But if the PWHL has taught me anything, it’s that hockey’s just more fun when someone’s stirring the pot and every single one of these teams has the wooden spoon firmly in hand.
