In a shocking move, the Seattle Torrent has parted ways with head coach Steve O'Rourke, just one season into the team's inaugural campaign in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Despite high expectations, the expansion team struggled to find its footing, ultimately finishing at the bottom of the standings. The decision to fire O'Rourke marks a significant shift in the team's leadership, raising questions about the future direction of the franchise. As the PWHL continues to grow, the Seattle Torrent will look to regroup and refocus under new leadership, with the hope of improving their on-ice performance in the seasons to come.

Steve O'Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after the expansion team finished last in the PWHL standings in its first season.