A Pretty Girls Guide to the Vancouver Goldeneyes

A Pretty Girls Guide to the Vancouver Goldeneyes

sometimes your team isn’t established yet, sometimes it’s brand new, beautiful, and full of possibility

There’s something so powerful about being there at the very beginning. Before the rivalries, before the championships, before everyone else catches on. The Vancouver Goldeneyes aren’t just a team, they’re literally a fresh start, a clean slate.This team has a story that hasn’t been written yet, and if you’re the kind of girl who loves discovering something early and making it part of your personality before it becomes mainstream… this is your team.

 So… Who Are the Vancouver Goldeneyes?

• City: Vancouver

• Home Arena: Pacific Coliseum

• Colors: pacific blue, coastal cream, earthy bronze, sunset gold, sky blue 

• Founded: 2025

The Goldeneyes are the PWHL’s first expansion team, joining the league in the 2025–26 season alongside Seattle. This means no history, no expectations, just a whole lot of potential. 

The Vibe Check

The Vancouver Goldeneyes are new, intentional, and building something special. They’re not chaotic, but they’re not proven yet either, and when you watch them play, you can’t help but wonder if this is the found family trope irl.

They’re the team that is carefully constructed, has talent from everywhere, and is still figuring out what their identity will be, but this team loves one another. There’s something really exciting about watching a team before they fully form. Every game feels like you’re learning who they are in real time, with untouched potential and a fresh, clean slate.

The Aesthetic

The Goldeneyes are coastal luxury. Think ocean blues, soft creams, and warm sunset gold tones. Their entire palette is like a late summer night, ocean air, and golden hour on the water. Even their name comes from the goldeneye duck, which lives along the coastal waters of British Columbia!

The Girls You Need to Know

(aka the foundation of the team)

✧ Ashton Bell — Captain

Leading a brand new team takes more than talent, it takes steadiness, buy-in, and the kind of presence that makes everyone else believe. Bell is that stabilizing captain energy.

✧ Sophie Jaques

A defender leading the team in points? That tells you everything. With 20 points in 30 games, Jaques is not just holding down the blue line, she’s driving offense, producing, blocking shots, and giving Vancouver a true cornerstone player.

✧ Jenn Gardiner

Gardiner has been one of Vancouver’s most reliable offensive pieces with 19 points, bringing scoring, pace, and the kind of consistency every new team needs while building its identity.

✧ Sarah Nurse — Alternate Captain

Star power, obviously. Nurse is producing at one of the best rates on the team with 15 points in 19 games. She brings visibility, leadership, confidence, and that “yes, this team matters” energy.

The Lore (and Why It Matters)

The Goldeneyes don’t have history yet, but they have momentum. Before the team even existed, the city of Vancouver showed up! When the PWHL hosted an exhibition game in the city, they drew over 19,000 fans. The demand was so strong it basically confirmed expansion. This is a city that wanted this team, and now they get to build something from the ground up.

Why You Should Pick Them

Pick the Vancouver Goldeneyes if you love being early to something new, want to watch a team grow from the beginning, care about aesthetics and vibe just as much as performance, or just like the idea of saying “I’ve been here since day one”. This is the ultimate starter team, not because they’re basic, but because they’re just getting started.