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Natalie Spooner Returns to Lead Sceptres to Overtime Victory Over Frost

The reigning PWHL MVP made her season debut after nine months of recovery from knee surgery, contributing to Toronto's comeback win against the defending champions.

Apr 10, 2023; Brampton, Ontario, CAN; Canada forward Natalie Spooner (24) battles for the puck with USA defender Lee Stecklein (2) in the first period at CAA Center. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Toronto Sceptres' Natalie Spooner (centre right) celebrates a goal with Hannah Miller (34) as Minnesota Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney (35) lays on the ice during the second period of their PWHL hockey game, in Toronto, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Toronto's Natalie Spooner celebrates her second goal against Ottawa with teammates on the bench during third-period PWHL action in Toronto, Sunday, May 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Overview

  • Natalie Spooner, the 2024 PWHL MVP, returned to action for the Toronto Sceptres after recovering from a knee injury sustained during last season's playoffs.
  • Spooner, who led the league with 20 goals and 27 points last season, assisted in Toronto's 3-2 overtime victory against the Minnesota Frost on Tuesday night.
  • Renata Fast secured the win for the Sceptres with a dramatic breakaway goal in the final seconds of overtime, capping off a comeback from a 2-0 deficit.
  • The Sceptres made roster adjustments to accommodate Spooner's return, including releasing defender Lauren Bernard to a reserve contract and cutting forward Sam Cogan from the reserve list.
  • Toronto played without star forward Sarah Nurse, who is sidelined with a lower-body injury sustained during international play last week.