Expansion, free agency, the draft and a coaching change reshaped the Seattle Torrent this offseason. Here’s where the roster stands entering training camp, what’s changed since Year 1 and which questions remain before the 2026-27 PWHL season begins.
Silvia Leija Rosas
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Seattle Torrent add elite goal scorer Abbey Murphy with the second overall pick
Seattle’s No. 2 overall pick fits the Torrent’s push toward a faster, more relentless identity while also bringing off-ice questions the organization will have to navigate.
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2026 PWHL Draft Prospects That Fit Seattle Torrent’s New Identity
Seattle GM Meghan Turner wants a fast, punishing, relentless team. These draft targets fit the identity the Torrent appear to be building.
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After a brutal Phase 2, who should the Seattle Torrent protect next?
After losing foundational players, the Seattle Torrent face a critical Phase 3 protection window. Here’s who should be next on the protected list.
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Seattle Torrent prioritize identity and youth in Phase 1 protections
The Seattle Torrent surprised many with their Phase 1 protections. The decisions reveal Meghan Turner’s long-term vision for a younger, heavier roster built to compete for a Walter Cup.
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Which Seattle Torrent stars deserve Phase 1 protection?
The Seattle Torrent can protect only three players during Phase 1 of the PWHL expansion process. With difficult roster decisions ahead, Seattle must determine which stars are too important to risk losing as the franchise builds for Year 2.
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Hamilton, San Jose, Seattle announce leadership changes
Seattle parted ways with head coach Steve O’Rourke while expansion teams San Jose and Hamilton hired Troy Ryan and Meghan Duggan to lead hockey operations ahead of the 2026 PWHL Draft.
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PWHL taps Dominique DiDia to lead Las Vegas expansion franchise
The PWHL has found the executive who will shape hockey operations in Las Vegas from the ground up.
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What the Seattle Torrent learned during their inaugural PWHL season
Seattle’s first PWHL season ended outside the playoffs, but players and coaches emphasized culture, growth, and strong fan support as key building blocks for Year 2.
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PWHL postpones Minnesota Frost vs. Montréal Victoire Game 5 due to illness concerns
The postponed semifinal series remains tied 2-2, with the winner set to face the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup Final
