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PWHL Vancouver Announces 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule
Professional women’s hockey is officially coming home to Vancouver. PWHL Vancouver will make their long-awaited debut on Friday, November 21, hosting fellow expansion team PWHL Seattle at the Pacific Coliseum. The matchup marks the first of 13 home games and helps kick off the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s third season with an opening-day doubleheader.
The full 30-game schedule for the 2025–26 season was announced today by the PWHL, giving fans a first look at what’s ahead for Vancouver’s newest team.
“It’s truly special to be starting our season at home in the Pacific Coliseum,” said forward Jenn Gardiner, one of the first players to sign with the team. “As a little girl, I dreamed of this moment, and I can’t wait to live it with my teammates and the fans. Vancouver has always been home, and it’s the honour of a lifetime to represent this city. Let’s make the Coliseum the loudest rink in the league!”
The season will include two scheduled breaks: one in December (Dec. 8–16) and another during the 2026 Winter Olympics (Jan. 29–Feb. 25), where several Vancouver players are expected to represent their national teams.
Vancouver fans can also look forward to some familiar faces returning to town. The Montréal Victoire visit on December 20, while the Toronto Sceptres will play at the Coliseum twice, before the Olympic break on January 22 and again on March 1.
A five-game homestand in March will wrap up with a major test: the reigning Walter Cup champions, the Minnesota Frost, who make their first trip to Vancouver on March 21. The Frost return again on April 25 for Vancouver’s final home game of the regular season.
“It’s exciting to take another step toward our inaugural season with the release of our 2025–26 schedule,” said General Manager Cara Gardner Morey. “We can’t wait to introduce this team to Vancouver and begin our pursuit of the Walter Cup when the puck drops on November 21.”
View the full 2025-26 PWHL Vancouver schedule here.
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Vancouver Rise FC Reveal 2026 “After Dark” Home Kit
Vancouver Rise FC has revealed its new “After Dark” home kit for the 2026 Northern Super League season, pulling inspiration straight from the natural setting that surrounds its home at Swangard Stadium.
The design pays tribute to Central Park in Burnaby, with visuals that reflect the quiet, layered beauty of the park at night. Tree silhouettes stretch across the kit, creating a sense of depth and movement—meant to mirror the experience of looking up through the canopy after dark.
The club says the concept ties closely to its motto, “Stronger by Nature,” grounding the team’s identity in the environment that surrounds it. The design blends all crest colours with added tones that bring warmth and balance, giving the kit a look that feels both rooted and refined. Paired with classic shorts and socks, it leans into tradition while still telling a clear local story.
A key detail returns on both the After Dark kit and the club’s secondary “Sunshine Kit” for 2026. A Gold Pointed Star sits on the left sleeve, marking Vancouver Rise FC as the inaugural champions of the Northern Super League. The patch represents the league’s top honour and signals the club’s early place in its history.
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley praised the design and its connection to the community, pointing to the pride residents have in their parks and green spaces. He added that seeing Central Park reflected in the team’s identity makes the return to Swangard Stadium for the new season feel even more meaningful.
The After Dark kit leans heavily into place and atmosphere. It’s less about flash and more about identity—something that feels tied to where the team plays and who shows up for them.
Pre-orders for both the After Dark and Sunshine kits are now available through the club’s official store, with options for delivery or in-stadium pickup.
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2026 Stars On Ice Announces Olympic Bronze Medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirierat in Vancouver
Canadian figure skating fans are getting a rare post-Olympic victory lap moment this spring.
Fresh off the 2026 Winter Olympics, the country’s top skaters are heading out on the 2026 edition of Stars on Ice, with a stop in Vancouver set for May 12 at Rogers Arena.
Leading the lineup are Olympic bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. Their free dance this season, inspired by The Starry Night, helped secure their first Olympic podium and quickly became one of the most talked-about programs of the Games.
They’ll be joined by a stacked group of Canadian talent, including world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps. Also on the bill: four-time national champion Madeline Schizas, and rising pair team Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud, who recently picked up medals on the world stage.
The tour leans heavily into nostalgia too. Canadian icon Elvis Stojko returns as a central figure, still known for the kind of power and speed that made him a standout in the ’90s. Kaetlyn Osmond, one of the country’s most decorated skaters with Olympic gold, silver, and bronze to her name, is back as well.
Rounding out the cast are fan favourites Keegan Messing and Roman Sadovsky, with Sadovsky making his Stars on Ice debut. For the Vancouver show, guest performers Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac will join the lineup.
Behind the scenes, Kurt Browning returns as director and choreographer. His work has shaped the tour for years, blending technical skating with a more theatrical style that plays well in an arena setting.
The Vancouver stop is set for 7:00 p.m., with tickets already on sale through the usual outlets. Prices start at $35, with premium on-ice seating and group options available. More information on the Stars On Ice website.