After losing foundational players, the Seattle Torrent face a critical Phase 3 protection window. Here’s who should be next on the protected list.
Hilary Knight
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.
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.
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.
Seattle Torrent’s season comes down to Ottawa after loss in Montréal
After a 4-1 loss in Montréal on Tuesday, the Torrent need a win in Ottawa to stay alive, but road struggles and inconsistent offense leave little room for error heading into a must-win game.
Seattle Torrent Place Captain Hilary Knight on Long-Term Injured Reserve
Knight out indefinitely with lower-body injury sustained during the 2026 Olympics.
Seattle Torrent Eye Second-Half Surge After Olympic Break
With Olympic champions back in the lineup, Seattle resumes PWHL play aiming to climb from the bottom of the standings.
Golden and Home: Seattle Welcomes Back its Olympic Champions
As the Seattle Torrent’s gold medalists return to league play, their homecoming marks a defining moment for Seattle and the future of women’s sports
Team USA is Golden Again Following 2-1 Overtime Thriller
Team USA earned their third Olympic gold medal with a thrilling comeback victory over archrival Canada.
Each PWHL team’s scariest player heading into the 2025-26 season
The IX: Hockey Friday with Dylan Nazareth from the Ice Garden, Oct. 31, 2025
