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# Preview: Torrent Open Inaugural Season in Vancouver vs. Goldeneyes
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/seattle-torrent-vancouver-goldeneyes-inaugural-game/
- Published: 2025-11-21T22:10:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:17:10.000Z
- Author: Corbin Smith
- Tags: Game Day, Torrent, Hilary Knight, Corinne Schroeder

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![  The Seattle Torrent will hit the ice for the first time against the Vancouver Goldeneyes in a battle of expansion squads. Credit: Torrent/Instagram  ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1d/f2/1df2f77b-83dd-4bc0-a6d2-6d1bb5df89a3/content/images/2026/10/583519260_17878630065428453_3287750832447650903_n-format-original.jpg)

The Seattle Torrent will hit the ice for the first time against the Vancouver Goldeneyes in a battle of expansion squads. Credit: Torrent/Instagram \[/caption\]

The Seattle Torrent step into their inaugural season in the Professional Women’s Hockey League carrying all the electricity, curiosity, and brand-new-team magic you’d expect from a franchise finally hitting the ice for the first time.

They won’t have to wait long, either — their first-ever regular-season game is set for Friday, November 21 at 7 PM PT, on the road against the Vancouver Goldeneyes at the historic Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia. One week later, they’ll skate out at home for the very first time, with their Climate Pledge Arena debut on Friday, November 28 at 1 PM PT against the Minnesota Frost, a debut that’s expected to fill the building with one of the loudest crowds of the early PWHL season.

From the jump, this expansion squad has been built with intention. Led by general manager Meghan Turner and coach Steve O’Rourke, the Torrent aren’t approaching Year One like a development year — they’re trying to compete now. And that tone is set by their captain, Hilary Knight, who brings not only elite scoring ability but also a level of leadership and poise that immediately raises the bar for everyone in the room. Surround her with a mix of experienced pros, energetic newcomers, and strong depth in net, and suddenly you’ve got a roster that doesn’t look like most expansion lineups.

Goaltender Corinne Schroeder provides a sturdy backbone, giving Seattle a chance in every game, while rookies like Jenna Buglioni look to make an early impression as they settle into the pro pace against the best competition.

This team already has a sense of identity forming. Seattle wants to play fast — real transition speed, attacking off the rush, and pushing the pace in a way that forces opponents to react. At the same time, they’re not trying to win track meets. The coaching staff has hammered home structure, especially in the defensive zone, to help reduce the chaos that naturally comes with a new roster learning each other’s tendencies. And while mistakes will inevitably pop up early in the season, steady goaltending and strong special teams give Seattle some built-in insulation. In fact, the penalty kill is expected to be one of their strengths right out of the gate while the rest of the systems fully click.

The opening weeks are going to reveal a lot about what this team really is as they continue to build an identity. Chemistry will be a major storyline, including how quickly the forward lines settle, how the defensive pairs mesh, and how the communication flows from the net out. Schroeder’s play in goal could be a huge swing factor, especially in that first game in Vancouver when jitters and adrenaline are both running high. Special teams execution will matter almost immediately, because expansion teams often win and lose on the margins early in the season. And then there’s the home opener at Climate Pledge Arena, which could become a season-defining moment if Seattle feeds off the crowd and establishes that building as a tough place to play.

Projections put Seattle somewhere around the .500 ball park, with a chance to climb as the season progresses and the group settles into its style. Some analysts see them finishing in the middle of the pack, competitive but still riding the learning curve that comes with being the new kid on the block. But what’s interesting is how many people think the Torrent could surprise. There’s enough structure, leadership, and goaltending in place that if Seattle finds its stride early enough, the Torrent can absolutely hang with more established teams and steal points along the way.

No matter how the standings shake out, this season is about establishing something real — a culture, a voice, a style of play, and a bond with a fan base that’s already itching for a team of its own. From Hilary Knight setting the tone, to rookies trying to break out, to the Glacier-blue sweaters flying across the ice for the first time, this season is going to be full of firsts, bumps, sparks, and moments that people will look back on as the foundation of something big. The Seattle Torrent may not be a finished product yet, but they’re absolutely a team worth watching, starting with an exciting road test north of the border on Friday night.