Montreal Victoire Defeat Toronto Sceptres in Historic PWHL Game in Vancouver

Marie-Philip Poulin's standout performance leads Montreal to a 4-2 victory in front of a record-breaking crowd at Rogers Arena.

Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice, including a spectacular 'Superwoman' goal, to secure Montreal's win over Toronto in the first-ever Professional Women’s Hockey League game held in Vancouver.
The game, part of the PWHL's nine-city 'Takeover Tour,' drew a sold-out crowd of 19,038, surpassing the Vancouver Canucks' season attendance record of 18,940.
Montreal goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens made 29 saves, while Kristen Campbell stopped 21 shots for Toronto, which mounted a late comeback but fell short.
The PWHL's 'Takeover Tour' aims to grow the league's audience and explore potential expansion markets, with upcoming games scheduled in Quebec City, Edmonton, and other North American cities.
Players and coaches highlighted the significance of the event, with Poulin reflecting on her Vancouver 2010 Olympic memories and local rookie Jenn Gardiner cherishing the opportunity to play in front of family and friends.