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Curtis Martin
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Over The Line Sports Co-Founder | Journalism graduate TMU| photographer| ✍️The Hockey News
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Despite many chances on the Power Play the Toronto Sceptres could not overcome their slow start in their 3-1 loss to the Montreal Victorie.

Read my three takeaways from the game for @herhockeyherway.bsky.social 👇

#PWHL | #Sceptres

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Sceptres Takeaways: Toronto’s Powerplay is Unable to make up for a poor start in their 3-1 loss to the Montreal Victoire
The Toronto Sceptres stumble out of the gate and are unable to recover as their powerplay lets them down in a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Victoire.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Despite a late goal from Emma Gentry for her first in the PWHL, the Toronto Sceptres once again struggled to ignite a spark as they fell 3-1 to the Montreal Victoire at Laval’s Place Bell.

@cmartin387.bsky.social has his three takeaways from the game.

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Sceptres Takeaways: Toronto’s Powerplay is Unable to make up for a poor start in their 3-1 loss to the Montreal Victoire
The Toronto Sceptres stumble out of the gate and are unable to recover as their powerplay lets them down in a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Victoire.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Despite a strong showing from Blayre Turnbull, the Sceptres made defensive mistakes and failed to capitalize on their chances, leading to a 3-1 loss to the Fleet.

Read my thoughts in my story for @herhockeyherway.bsky.social 👇

#PWHL | #Sceptres

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Costly Errors Sink Sceptres Despite Strong Showing from Turnbull
Blayre Turnbull shows offensive abilities, but small mistakes and inability to capitalize leads to the Sceptres 3-1 loss to the Boston Fleet.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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With the puck dropping on the Toronto Sceptres season in just a couple of hours there is no better time to get acquainted with the 2025/26 team.

Read @cmartin387.bsky.social latest article previewing the Sceptres season 🔽

#PWHL | #Sceptres
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Toronto Sceptres Season Preview
After an offseason of turnover, the Toronto Sceptres will look to finally get past the first round of the playoffs with a new blueline, added youth to the forward core, and a new group of goalies.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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With the puck dropping on the Toronto Sceptres season in just a couple hours there is no better time to get acquainted with the 2025/26 team.

Read my latest for @herhockeyherway.bsky.social previewing the Sceptres season 🔽

#PWHL | #Sceptres
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November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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With the #PWHL Season getting underway this weekend, the Montreal Victoire will look to finally get over the hump despite losing key players to the expansion draft.

Read @conortomalty.bsky.social season preview for the Victoire👇

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Montreal Victoire Season Preview
In the wake of consecutive first-round exits and a depleted then replenished roster following expansion, there are numerous storylines for Victoire fans to follow ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The Toronto Sceptres take game one of the preseason with a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Charge.

The rookies came to play this afternoon as Kiara Zanon and Emma Gentry Scored the team’s first two goals, while Maggie Connors potted home the game winner.

#PWHL | #Sceptres
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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The Toronto Sceptres will play their two exhibition games at 1pm today and tomorrow in Ottawa.

I’ll be interested to see how Sara Hjalmarsson, Clara Van Wieren, and Emma Gentry look in their first taste of the PWHL.

#PWHL | #Sceptres
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Team USA was able to keep their offensive momentum, while Canada is still searching for answers after two disappointing losses.

Read @cmartin387.bsky.social three takeaways from the #RivalrySeries stop in Buffalo👇

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Rivalry Series Takeaways: USA Continues to Roll Offensively, Canada Gets Physical, and Can't Find Ways to Score
Team USA showed off their scoring prowess, while Canada's physical style could not help the team solve their scoring woes.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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I recently caught up with Brianna Decker to chat about her Hockey Hall of Fame induction, her transition to coaching, and her new position with the @pwhlfrost.bsky.social as the team starts preparations for a new season for @herhockeyherway.bsky.social

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From Ice Warrior to Bench Mentor: Brianna Decker on Hall of Fame Induction, Transition to Coaching, and New Role with Frost
Hockey icon Brianna Decker talks about her Hockey Hall of Fame induction, life after the game, and her newest endeavour helping shape the Minnesota Frost’s future.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Team Canada struggled defensively and on special teams, while the American youth took over in Cleveland to kick off the #RivalrySeries

Read more about @cmartin387.bsky.social three takeaways from the game.

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Cleveland Rivalry Series: Three Takeaways
America's young stars shone, while Canada struggled defensively in the first rivalry series game
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November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Kanan Bhatt-Shah confirms that jersey development timelines are the reason you won’t see Goldeneyes and Torrent logos on the Jerseys this season.

The full launch of logos on jerseys will come next season.

#pwhl
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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With the #RivalrySeries kicking off tonight, there are a lot of new names that will be battling for a spot on the Canadian Olympic roster.

Read @cmartin387.bsky.social story introducing you to some of the new names entering the fold👇

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New Faces Get Opportunities as Canada Releases Rivalry Series Roster
Team Canada is casting a wider net this time around, bringing in new faces to compete for spots on the 2025-26 senior national team.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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With the First month of U Sports Women's Hockey complete, there are a couple of storylines to keep tabs on heading into November.

Read @cmartin387.bsky.social October edition of the U Sports Wraparound 👇
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U Sports Wraparound: October Edition
The UBC Thunderbirds and Guelph Gryphons get out of the gates hot, while Zoe McGee makes her case for Goaltender of the Year
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November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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With the Toronto Sceptres camp just over a week away,
@cmartin387.bsky.social takes a look at three battles to watch during Sceptres camp.

Read the complete story here🔽 #PWHL
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November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Here’s today’s schedule for the U18 Women’s National Championship (times in EST):

• 10:30am: Manitoba vs Saskatchewan
• 1:00pm: BC vs Quebec
• 3:30pm: Ontario Blue vs Ontario Red
• 6:00pm: Atlantic vs Alberta

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2025 hockey canada u18 womens national championship
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November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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With hockey season now in full swing, @cmartin387.bsky.social had the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Sceptres and Team Canada head coach Troy Ryan.

Read this informative interview below 👇

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Notes with the Coach: Preseason Edition
A sit-down conversation with Team Canada and the Toronto Sceptres head coach on the Sceptres roster, Rivalry Series, and playoff ghosts.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The Sceptres have the impossible task of selecting only 3 players to protect ahead of expansion.

In my lastest article for @TheHockeyNewsW, I put myself in Gina Kingsbury’s shoes to make the difficult decision of who to protect.

Check it out below 👇

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May 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Here's a look at who the Toronto Sceptres should protect in the PWHL expansion draft.

From @cmartin387.bsky.social

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Who Should The Toronto Sceptres Protect In Expansion?
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/pwhl-unveils-expansion-draft-rules">PWHL has finally announced the rules for the upcoming expansion process</a> this offseason, and they will change ...
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May 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Takeaways from @cmartin387.bsky.social

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Takeaways: Sceptres Can't Find Offence In Season Finale
The Toronto Sceptres could not find a win in their <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/ottawa-clinches-playoff-berth-in-final-game-with-overtime-win-over-toronto">final regular season game ...
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May 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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I had a great time as always talking about Blue Jays with @keeganmatheson.bsky.social!

Make sure to listen to our conversation wherever you find podcasts.
bluejayswaypod.bsky.social Blue Jays Way Podcast @bluejayswaypod.bsky.social · Mar 13
On this week's episode, we are pleased to welcome @keeganmatheson.bsky.social to the show!

You can listen to our great conversation about everything Blue Jays wherever you find podcasts.

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#BlueJays | #MLB
March 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Toronto fell 2-1 in overtime against the Minnesota Frost in dramatic fashion, and penalties are particularly to blame.

Read my takeaways from yesterday’s game for @thehockeynewsw.bsky.social

#PWHL

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Takeaways: Connors Shines, Sceptres Strong Defensively, Can't Overcome Frost
The Toronto Sceptres couldn’t complete the comeback <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/frost-continue-to-pad-playoff-positioning-with-ot-win-in-toronto">as they lost 2-1 in overtime to the...
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March 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Kendal Coyne-Schofield scores in overtime to clinch the 2-1 victory for the Frost.

Toronto will look to bounce back Wednesday as they take on the New York Sirens.

#PWHL
March 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Renata Fast gets Toronto on the board with just over 1:05 left in the Second period.

Game is tied at 1 heading into the final frame.

#PWHL
March 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Brooke McQuigge opens the scoring for the Minnesota Frost in the first.

#PWHL
March 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM