Claire Thompson, 28, a long time member of Canada's national women's hockey team, who played last season for the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes, has retired to pursue her career as a orthopedic surgeon.

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PWHL Detroit will host its first home game at Little Caesars Arena against the New York Sirens.

Detroit's opening home game in the Professional Women's Hockey League will be on Dec. 12. The team, whose name has yet to be announced, will take on the New York Sirens in their inaugural game at Little Caesars Arena.