Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Coca-Cola Coliseum
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Daniella Ponticelli (Play-by-Play), Cheryl Pounder (Analyst), Rob Pizzo (Reporter)
NEW YORK SIRENS
5-4-4-10 | 27 PTS | 6TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Sarah Fillier – 23 GP, 10-15-25 PTS
Last Game: 4-1 W vs. MIN (at Detroit) on Mar. 16
TORONTO SCEPTRES
9-2-5-7 | 36 PTS | 3RD PLACE
Top Scorer: Hannah Miller – 22 GP, 10-13-23 PTS
Last Game: 2-1 OTL vs. MIN on Mar. 9
2024-25 SEASON SERIES: TIED 6-6 IN POINTS (TORONTO WON 11-4 IN 2024)
Dec. 18 at NY: 4-2 NY | Jan. 12 at NY: 1-0 NY | Jan. 25 at TOR: 4-2 TOR | Feb. 19 at NY: 4-1 TOR | Apr. 29 at TOR
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
The Sirens and Sceptres have split their four meetings this season, with the Sceptres winning the last two. Toronto’s 4-1 win at New York in the most recent meeting (Feb. 19) set the mark for the Sceptres’ largest win this season (matched Mar. 6 vs. Montréal). This marks New York’s first-ever game at Coca-Cola Coliseum and is the last matchup across the PWHL without a game in one of the league’s primary venues.
The Sirens beat the Frost over the weekend, 4-1 in Detroit, after an overtime win against the Victoire, 3-2. It is the third time the Sirens have won back-to-back games, but they are the only PWHL team without a three-game winning streak this season.
Jessie Eldridge notched a goal and assist Sunday against the Frost. Eldridge is tied for second in the PWHL with six multi-point games this season, trailing today’s opponent Hannah Miller (seven). Eldridge is also tied with Daryl Watts, the Frost’s Taylor Heise and the Fleet’s Hilary Knight.
Sarah Fillier set a PWHL record on Sunday with a goal in five consecutive games dating back to Feb. 23 against Boston. The Sirens rookie is also on a six-game point streak (5G, 3A) and can tie teammate Alex Carpenter’s PWHL record with a point tonight to extend her streak to seven.
Abby Roque enters tonight’s action with a five-game point streak (2G, 4A) – the longest of her career.
Lauren Bernard, who signed with New York on Mar. 10, made her Sirens debut on Sunday and recorded two assists. The rookie defender was selected by Toronto in the fourth round of the 2024 PWHL Draft and will face her former teammates for the first time tonight.
The Sceptres have not played since Mar. 9, an OT loss to the Frost, 2-1. It was the ninth time the Sceptres have scored two or fewer goals this season, fewest in the PWHL. However, three of those games have been over Toronto’s last four games.
Renata Fast scored the Sceptres’ lone goal against the Frost, her fifth of the season. She is tied for second among PWHL defenders in goals this season, trailing the Sirens’ Ella Shelton (six). Fast has 12 points in her last 11 games, the only PWHL defender averaging at least a point per game since Jan. 28 (minimum five games).
Miller leads the head-to-head season series in scoring with eight points (5G, 3A) in four games. The eight points against New York are the most she has scored against any PWHL opponent this season.
Anna Kjellbin, acquired in a trade with Montréal on the Mar. 13 deadline, will make her Sceptres debut tonight. The Swedish defender played 18 games for the Victoire including a one-assist performance at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Dec. 21.
There are seven PWHL skaters with 20 or more points and five of them are in this game. Toronto leads the PWHL in 20-point scorers (3 – Miller, Watts, Fast, New York is second (2 – Fillier, Eldridge). Boston and Minnesota have one each.
Toronto leads the league with 23 power play goals and a PP efficiency of 38.3%, followed by New York with 15 PPG and a 27.3% success rate on the advantage. Conversely, both teams rank at the bottom of the league in even strength goals with the Sirens scoring 39 and the Sceptres 36.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“We’ve been building some momentum with our play by doing the right things well repeatedly over this stretch of games. We want to keep playing a really connected game in the various phases and keep getting better. I like our team’s level of focus right now – we're focused on today and playing well, which is all that matters to us.” – Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo.
“The messaging surrounding our game is simple- we want to be hard to play against by doing the little things right and committing to playing a team game. We know it’s a big game for both teams and we have to be ready to compete hard for the entire game. With us not having played in a while, our start will be extremely important.” – Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull.
WEDNESDAY’S GAME: Tonight is Toronto’s Indigenous Heritage Unity Game, celebrating Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island including members of the team and fans. Celebrating the many facets of Indigeneity tonight begins with Knowledge Keeper Ava Hill (Iohahatie) delivering the Land Acknowledgement, followed by Florence Osawamik performing the Canadian national anthem in Anishinaabemowin. A ceremonial puck drop will take place featuring esteemed guests Marian Jacko - a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and a trailblazing leader in Indigenous law, child advocacy, and sport, and Chief Wilton Littlechild - a proud member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation and a world-renowned lawyer and advocate for Indigenous rights who worked with the United Nations, and as a residential school Survivor, led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Artist Alanah Astehtsi̲' Otsistóhkwaˀ (Morningstar) Jewell will be present, and fans can purchase prints of her art created for the Indigenous Heritage Unity Night, as well as beaded jewelry created by Tie It Together Kreations, an Indigenous-owned business run by mother-daughter duo Kristal and Mykyla Allakariallak. Fans will want to stay in their seats during the first intermission with a special performance by the Kawartha Lakes Jingle Dress Dancers. This culturally significant dance, rooted in Anishinaabe traditions, features dancers adorned in jingle dresses that create a melodic sound with each graceful movement. The performance honours the healing and strength of Indigenous communities, showcasing the power of ceremony, rhythm, and storytelling. Through this beautiful display of cultural expression, the dancers invite all to reflect on the deep connection between Indigenous traditions and the ongoing journey of resilience and unity. The game, presented by Air Canada, will also include coupons and a t-shirt toss from the airline. Six Nations Minor Hockey, Tween Girls Hockey League and the Etobicoke Dolphins will be in attendance. Nursey Night presented by Rogers, will welcome Black Girl Hockey Club Canada. Click here for more about the Indigenous Heritage Unity Game and tonight’s special guests.