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Sceptres' coach Troy Ryan reveals his starting goalie for the home opener against the Boston Fleet!
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Sceptres' coach Troy Ryan reveals his starting goalie for the home opener against the Boston Fleet!
Tonight's matchup between the Sirens and the Victoire might be an early season look at two MVP candidates - Sarah Fillier and Marie-Philip Poulin. Montreal is coming off a 2-0 loss in Boston, while New York got a win in Ottawa 4-0 in their first game.
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tonight's matchup between the Sirens and the Victoire might be an early season look at two MVP candidates - Sarah Fillier and Marie-Philip Poulin. Montreal is coming off a 2-0 loss in Boston, while New York got a win in Ottawa 4-0 in their first game.
I asked Marie-Philip Poulin what is the same and what's different during the Team Canada training block, and the answer applies to her entire career in 2025-26:
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I asked Marie-Philip Poulin what is the same and what's different during the Team Canada training block, and the answer applies to her entire career in 2025-26:
"What should we expect from the Toronto Sceptres' D core this season?"
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"What should we expect from the Toronto Sceptres' D core this season?"
Sceptres breaking out the gold practice jerseys today 👌🏻👀
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sceptres breaking out the gold practice jerseys today 👌🏻👀
Some new faces for the Toronto Sceptres! Practice today was high tempo and finished with a 20-minute scrimmage. Emma Gentry, Hanna Baskin, Claire DeGeorge, Kiara Zanon.
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Some new faces for the Toronto Sceptres! Practice today was high tempo and finished with a 20-minute scrimmage. Emma Gentry, Hanna Baskin, Claire DeGeorge, Kiara Zanon.
👀 The new colors on Sceptres' pants and gloves:
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
👀 The new colors on Sceptres' pants and gloves:
PWHL Expansion Team Names and Logos! Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent. Thoughts?
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
PWHL Expansion Team Names and Logos! Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent. Thoughts?
As Canada works on finalizing its Olympic roster, coach Troy Ryan said, "we'll be taking 25 right now to the Rivalry Series, but with the intention of dressing 23 per game." The practices in Montreal have seen small groups break off to work on skills but are not an sign yet of who's on the bubble.
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As Canada works on finalizing its Olympic roster, coach Troy Ryan said, "we'll be taking 25 right now to the Rivalry Series, but with the intention of dressing 23 per game." The practices in Montreal have seen small groups break off to work on skills but are not an sign yet of who's on the bubble.
Is it too early for some hot takes? I'll be sharing my picks for PWHL team surprises, players to watch, and award winners. Rookie of the year? Comeback player? Watch for articles in thehockeynews.com/womens, and www.youtube.com/@gamedayhockey! #pwhl
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Is it too early for some hot takes? I'll be sharing my picks for PWHL team surprises, players to watch, and award winners. Rookie of the year? Comeback player? Watch for articles in thehockeynews.com/womens, and www.youtube.com/@gamedayhockey! #pwhl
Which side won the first "battle of the expansion teams?" Are you a fan of the Vancouver blue/copper or the Seattle teals? Note that both have 'cream' colored away jerseys - making three of the eight PWHL teams who rock that instead of white. #pwhl
October 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Which side won the first "battle of the expansion teams?" Are you a fan of the Vancouver blue/copper or the Seattle teals? Note that both have 'cream' colored away jerseys - making three of the eight PWHL teams who rock that instead of white. #pwhl
Which expansion team won the jersey battle? I think Seattle is the clear winner. Clean and more in line with the tone of their main color. I am warming up to the copper orange on the Vancouver sweater, but I just think it wasn't necessary. There's a lot of orange and gold added to PWHL core colors.
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Which expansion team won the jersey battle? I think Seattle is the clear winner. Clean and more in line with the tone of their main color. I am warming up to the copper orange on the Vancouver sweater, but I just think it wasn't necessary. There's a lot of orange and gold added to PWHL core colors.
After Canada's training in Toronto, Troy Ryan mentioned players are still on the team's radar as the PWHL season starts. He spoke about players like Jamie Lee Rattray, Ashton Bell, and Jaime Bourbonnais as examples of those who are still on the radar of Canada's management.
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
After Canada's training in Toronto, Troy Ryan mentioned players are still on the team's radar as the PWHL season starts. He spoke about players like Jamie Lee Rattray, Ashton Bell, and Jaime Bourbonnais as examples of those who are still on the radar of Canada's management.
"People will always remember how you made them feel," are words that stuck with Marie-Philip Poulin as she took on a leadership role with Canada. She still lives by that philosophy making sure new players feel welcome, even reporters like me get a handshake and a 'thank you.' #special
October 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"People will always remember how you made them feel," are words that stuck with Marie-Philip Poulin as she took on a leadership role with Canada. She still lives by that philosophy making sure new players feel welcome, even reporters like me get a handshake and a 'thank you.' #special
Get ready to watch a bonafide superstar in the making... Chloe Primerano is with Team Canada training for the Olympics, and of the ten defenders skating, she is in the top five already. And she's only 18.
October 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Get ready to watch a bonafide superstar in the making... Chloe Primerano is with Team Canada training for the Olympics, and of the ten defenders skating, she is in the top five already. And she's only 18.
Team Canada's goalie quartet working out at training camp in Toronto! Kayle Osborne, Eve Gascon, Emerance Maschmeyer, and Ann-Renee Desbiens.
October 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Team Canada's goalie quartet working out at training camp in Toronto! Kayle Osborne, Eve Gascon, Emerance Maschmeyer, and Ann-Renee Desbiens.
I know the PWHL schedule is all people are talking about right now, but don't forget, players are preparing for the OLYMPIC GAMES! More shots of Team Canada practicing in Toronto.
October 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I know the PWHL schedule is all people are talking about right now, but don't forget, players are preparing for the OLYMPIC GAMES! More shots of Team Canada practicing in Toronto.
Ann-Renee Desbiens says defending Canada's gold medal at the 2026 Olympics isn't the focus. "Once you win gold, it's addictive. You want another one," she says.
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Ann-Renee Desbiens says defending Canada's gold medal at the 2026 Olympics isn't the focus. "Once you win gold, it's addictive. You want another one," she says.
Team Canada hard at work: Blayre Turnbull, Daryl Watts, Hannah Miller, Julia Gosling, Jenn Gardiner.
September 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Team Canada hard at work: Blayre Turnbull, Daryl Watts, Hannah Miller, Julia Gosling, Jenn Gardiner.
Some faceoff work for Team Canada: Sarah Nurse, Kristin O'Neill, Caitlin Kraemer, Sarah Fillier, Marie-Philip Poulin, Emma Maltais, and Blayre Turnbull. #2026Olympics are only four months away!
September 30, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Some faceoff work for Team Canada: Sarah Nurse, Kristin O'Neill, Caitlin Kraemer, Sarah Fillier, Marie-Philip Poulin, Emma Maltais, and Blayre Turnbull. #2026Olympics are only four months away!
Team Canada hit the ice today for the start of their Toronto training block! Skills work, faceoffs, shot tipping, fast and furious! #HockeyCanada #NWT
September 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Team Canada hit the ice today for the start of their Toronto training block! Skills work, faceoffs, shot tipping, fast and furious! #HockeyCanada #NWT
Abby Boreen of the Montreal Victoire (now PWHL Vancouver) and 'That Goal' - She Remembers How It Happened! From the Puck Drop Podcast
September 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Abby Boreen of the Montreal Victoire (now PWHL Vancouver) and 'That Goal' - She Remembers How It Happened! From the Puck Drop Podcast
A viewer question for PWHL Seattle’s first-round draft pick Jenna Buglioni in the Puck Drop podcast was, “Now that you’re in the PWHL, who’s one defender or goalie you’re most curious to test yourself against?”
Can you guess who she chose? Hint: she chose two PWHL Award winners.
Can you guess who she chose? Hint: she chose two PWHL Award winners.
September 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A viewer question for PWHL Seattle’s first-round draft pick Jenna Buglioni in the Puck Drop podcast was, “Now that you’re in the PWHL, who’s one defender or goalie you’re most curious to test yourself against?”
Can you guess who she chose? Hint: she chose two PWHL Award winners.
Can you guess who she chose? Hint: she chose two PWHL Award winners.
Uh oh. PWHL Seattle is going to need you to buy a few dinners if you want to get your number.
#PWHL #PWHLSeattle
#PWHL #PWHLSeattle
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Uh oh. PWHL Seattle is going to need you to buy a few dinners if you want to get your number.
#PWHL #PWHLSeattle
#PWHL #PWHLSeattle
youtu.be/CnAnBAJlrzA
New Toronto Sceptre Claire Dalton Talks Offseason and Joining Her Hometown Team!
Dalton spent her first two seasons in the PWHL with Montreal, but joined the Toronto Sceptres this summer as a free agent (along with fellow Victoire teammates Elaine Chuli and Clair DeGeorge).
New Toronto Sceptre Claire Dalton Talks Offseason and Joining Her Hometown Team!
Dalton spent her first two seasons in the PWHL with Montreal, but joined the Toronto Sceptres this summer as a free agent (along with fellow Victoire teammates Elaine Chuli and Clair DeGeorge).
September 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
youtu.be/CnAnBAJlrzA
New Toronto Sceptre Claire Dalton Talks Offseason and Joining Her Hometown Team!
Dalton spent her first two seasons in the PWHL with Montreal, but joined the Toronto Sceptres this summer as a free agent (along with fellow Victoire teammates Elaine Chuli and Clair DeGeorge).
New Toronto Sceptre Claire Dalton Talks Offseason and Joining Her Hometown Team!
Dalton spent her first two seasons in the PWHL with Montreal, but joined the Toronto Sceptres this summer as a free agent (along with fellow Victoire teammates Elaine Chuli and Clair DeGeorge).