Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 3 p.m. ET | Pacific Coliseum | Vancouver, BC
SEATTLE TORRENT vs. VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES
2026-27 Regular Season | Home Opener
WATCH: Goldeneyes Announce Official 2026–27 Season
After months of preparation, the Vancouver Goldeneyes are ready to return to the Pacific Coliseum. The Goldeneyes will open their 2026-27 regular-season on Saturday, Dec. 5, facing the Seattle Torrent for their second-season home opener. The matchup will mark the first chance for Vancouver fans to see the Goldeneyes on home ice this season as the team begins another chapter in the PWHL.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
• Vancouver enters the season with new leadership behind the bench. Cara Gardner Morey takes over as head coach after previously serving as the organization’s general manager.
• The Goldeneyes added first overall pick Caroline Harvey to their roster during the offseason. Harvey signed a three-year contract with Vancouver in September. The matchup launches the PWHL opening weekend as the first game of the season and Harvey’s professional debut.
• Fans at the Pacific Coliseum will get to see Vancouver’s #1 overall draft pick, Caroline Harvey, go head-to-head against Seattle’s #2 overall pick, Abbey Murphy, ushering in a brand-new era of rivalry for the PWHL’s Pacific Northwest teams.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
The excitement surrounding the Goldeneyes’ return to Pacific Coliseum is already building.
“I’m so excited for puck drop at the Pacific Coliseum on December 5 and to start the season off in front of our incredible fans.” – Goldeneyes Captain Ashton Bell
“I can’t wait to get to work with my teammates, and to play in front of the Goldeneyes fans!” – Goldeneyes first overall pick Caroline Harvey
“I’m excited to return to coaching. … To have the opportunity to coach the roster we’ve assembled is an incredible privilege, and I can’t wait for us to take the ice later this year.” — Goldeneyes Head Coach Cara Gardner Morey
HOME OPENER EXPERIENCE
The home opener, presented by Canadian Tire Corporation, will mark Vancouver’s return to home ice for the start of its second season. The Goldeneyes have been building anticipation for their Dec. 5 home opener with a variety of game-day promotions and fan activities. Community organizations will also be featured throughout the event, creating opportunities for fans to connect with the team and the broader Vancouver community.
GAME DAY
When the Goldeneyes take on the Seattle Torrent on Dec. 5, will Vancouver’s force be enough to take flight on home ice? The Goldeneyes’ home opener promises to set the tone for the season ahead. Fans can follow the Goldeneyes’ official social media channels and website for additional game-day information, promotions and updates.
Instagram: 
/ pwhl_goldeneyes
X: https://x.com/PWHL__Vancouver
Facebook: 
/ pwhlvancouver
TikTok: 
/ pwhl_goldeneyes
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pwhl_goldene…
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pwhlgoldeney…
LAST MEETING: The Goldeneyes closed the 2025–26 regular season with a 6–5 overtime victory over the Torrent in Seattle on April 18. Jenn Gardiner scored a PWHL-record four goals, including the overtime winner, as Vancouver completed a four-game sweep of the season series.
RELIVE IT: Goldeneyes’ 6–5 OT Win Over Seattle
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