In this edition, we catch up on the release of PWHL Vancouver and PWHL Seattle‘s inaugural jerseys. We also check in on W’Hoop It Up, a Team Canada women’s basketball exhibition game coming to Victoria, BC, and Dove’s newest campaign with AFC Toronto, called #ChangeTheCompliment. Lastly, we cover the newest women’s sports league, the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL), as it announces its inaugural four teams.

PWHL REVEALS VANCOUVER & SEATTLE INAUGURAL JERSEYS

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has officially unveiled the inaugural jerseys for its two newest teams making their debut next month: PWHL Vancouver and PWHL Seattle.

Both teams will make their debut on opening night on Friday, November 21 at 7 PM PT. Until the 2026-27 season, the teams will compete under the names PWHL Vancouver and PWHL Seattle- mirroring the league’s original six teams in their first season, before unveiling official names and logos next year.

The design inspiration is deeply rooted in each city’s natural landscape.

PWHL Seattle with a deep slate green, cream, and a river blue accent.

PWHL Vancouver with pacific blue, cream, and earthy bronze accents.

PWHL Seattle reported the highest single-day jersey sales in PWHL history following the launch, with Vancouver following closely behind in sales.

Fans can purchase the home jerseys online, including personalized player versions, all available here.

canadian women’s national basketball team coming to victoria, bc

Canada Basketball has announced W’Hoop It Up, a senior women’s national team training camp, community events, and exhibition game taking place in Victoria, BC.

The Team Canada vs. Team Mexico game will take place on November 17, 7 PM PT, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC. Tickets can be purchased here.

The showcase marks an important step in preparation for the Canadian women’s basketball team leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and in bringing high-performance women’s basketball to a growing West Coast fan base.

dove x afc toronto: changing the compliment

Personal care and beauty brand, Dove has partnered with AFC Toronto of the NSL for its global #ChangeTheCompliment campaign- which launched on International Day of the Girl (October 11).

The goal of the campaign is to shift how we speak to and about girls, focusing less on appearance and more on their abilities, values, and character.

During AFC Toronto’s Fan Appreciation playoff match, players wore special-edition Dove jerseys with powerful words with each of their last names.

At an AFC Toronto community event this week, players Colby Barnett, Nyota Katembo, Sarah Rollins, and Mikayla Small shared the inspiration behind the words they chose to feature on the back of their jerseys. Beginning with Colby Barnett, she chose “Resilient“- a word that has always been significant to her both in soccer and life, especially when faced with challenges. Building on the theme of courage, Nyota Katembo selected “Bold” to reflect her experience in joining the NSL as a new league, which she describes as a gamble about the future- her boldness was shared by the players who trusted what the league could become. Similarly, Sarah Rollins picked “Strong” explaining that as a centreback, she often thinks about the importance of strength and leadership. Finally, Nikayla “Nikki” Small chose “Talented,” emphasizing that everyone has unique talents, and if one sets their mind to something, they can achieve it.

To learn more about the Dove x AFC Toronto campaign, click here.