Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. CT | Xcel Energy Center
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Clay Matvick (Play-by-Play), Alexis Pearson (Analyst), Kevin Gorg (Reporter)
TORONTO SCEPTRES
12-2-5-7 | 45 PTS | 2ND PLACE
Top Scorer: Daryl Watts – 26 GP, 10-15-25 PTS
Last Game: 4-2 W at BOS on Mar. 26
MINNESOTA FROST
7-5-4-10 | 35 PTS | 5TH PLACE
Top Scorer: Kendall Coyne Schofield–26 GP, 10-11-21 PTS
Last Game: 4-1 L vs. MTL on Mar. 26
2024-25 SEASON SERIES: MINNESOTA LEADS 8-7 IN POINTS (TORONTO WON 8-4 IN 2024)
Dec. 7 at TOR: 6-3 MIN | Jan. 28 at MIN: 4-3 MIN (SO) | Feb. 11 at TOR: 3-2 TOR (OT) | Feb. 23 at MIN: 2-1 TOR | Mar. 9 at TOR: 2-1 MIN (OT)
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Toronto can become the second team to clinch a berth in the PWHL Playoffs by earning at least one point in today’s game, whether by a win in regulation or overtime/shootout, or an OT/SO loss to Minnesota.
Toronto’s 4-2 victory at Boston on Wednesday was the Sceptres’ ninth win this season by multiple goals. That is the second-most such wins by any team in a single PWHL season, behind only the 10 multi-goal wins Toronto had last season.
Daryl Watts scored twice in the win over Boston for her league-leading eighth multi-point game of the season. It was Watts’ third game this season with two or more goals with only Marie-Philip Poulin (four) having more in the PWHL this season.
Hayley Scamurra scored her first goal of the season on Wednesday and has points in two straight games for Toronto.
Laura Kluge notched her first point in the PWHL, an assist on Renata Fast’s game-winner, against Boston. The German forward is the only player on the Sceptres active roster who played collegiately in the state of Minnesota – suiting up for the St. Cloud State Huskies from 2017-21, ending her NCAA career with 52 points in 99 games.
Fast leads the head-to-head season series with six points (4G, 2A) in five games against Minnesota. Jesse Compher (3G, 2A) and Watts (2G, 3A) both have five points, along with Frost forward Michela Cava (4G, 1A) and defender Claire Thompson (2G, 3A).
Toronto’s win on Wednesday came despite Boston scoring the first goal of the game. It was the Sceptres’ fourth regulation win this season in a game in which they allowed the first goal, the most such wins of any PWHL in 2024-25.
Minnesota is sitting in fifth place in the PWHL standings for the first time since the very beginning of the season when they lost their opening game in overtime to New York.
Three of the five games between Toronto and Minnesota this season have needed overtime with one of those going to a shootout. The Frost’s three total victories in this season’s matchup have come in each of the three possible ways to win a PWHL game (regulation, overtime, shootout). The only other matchup across the PWHL where a team has won in all three possible ways this season is the Sirens against the Frost.
The Frost have dropped three straight games with the last two each coming by at least three goals. It is the second time Minnesota has ever lost consecutive games, each by at least three goals, along with its last two regular-season games of last season.
Kelly Pannek had her second game of the season with more than five faceoff wins, a goal and a hit against Montréal on Wednesday. Teammate Britta Curl-Salemme also has two such games this season – the rest of the Minnesota roster has one (Dominique Petrie).
Brooke McQuigge holds the league’s longest active point streak at five games (2G, 3A) and leads all active players with a 21.9% shooting percentage.
The Frost have outshot their opponent a league-high 16 times this season, including each of their last six games. The Sceptres rank second with 14 games where they’ve outshot their opponent. Minnesota leads the league with a shot differential of plus-106, followed by Toronto at plus-50.
This is the final game for both teams before the schedule pauses for the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“I think it’s important for us to continue building our game (after a great third period in Boston). It starts in our D zone making sure we are hard to play against and breaking out pucks efficiently. Every game is important this time of year, so it’s a huge game for us going into the break for Worlds.” - Sceptres defender Allie Munroe.
“This is a fun time of year for players, coaches and fans. Every game is meaningful and every point matters. We’re looking forward to a big crowd in our home arena and it’s our job to give them – and Toronto - our best game. We need to play a solid game and finish strong as we head into this break.” - Frost Head Coach Ken Klee.
SUNDAY’S GAME: It’s the Frost’s Pride Unity Game, presented by e.l.f., celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with special guests, activations, in-game tributes and partnerships with local and national LGBTQ+ organizations. These celebrations feature a special edition Pride Unity Game logo designed by Hamilton, Ontario-based artist Eli, a queer and transgender creative whose work is deeply rooted in themes of identity, resilience and self-expression. The ceremonial puck drop will be performed by Andi Otto from Twin Cities Pride - one of the largest and most influential LGBTQIA+ organizations in Minnesota, dedicated to promoting inclusivity, visibility, and equality for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Otto has been the organization’s Executive Director since October 2022 after 15 years of volunteering and working with Twin Cities Pride. Also, representatives from Free Mom Hugs will be present at arena entrances and throughout the concourse, offering warm, affirming embraces to fans and attendees. This initiative fosters a welcoming and supportive environment, celebrating love, acceptance, and belonging for all members of the hockey community. The Frost have teamed up with Minnesota Sports and Events, the state's regional sports commission and host of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in partnership with USA Hockey, for a Women’s Supply Drive to support the Tubman Foundation and their mission to provide safety, hope, healing, and empowerment for women and children in Minnesota. Tubman needs new and unopened soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, menstrual products, and more. Fans can find a full list of needed supplies here. Donation drop off will be set up at each arrival gate at Xcel Energy Center. This initiative is part of the Assist26 Legacy Program for the World Juniors coming to Minnesota this December.
Minnesota will be the site of the PWHL’s inaugural Breakthrough Cup Girls’ Hockey Tournament Apr. 4-6. The event will feature teams from across North America aged 8-18. Frost players will be on site throughout the weekend signing autographs, greeting teams as they hit the ice, and participating in coaching seminars. Frost players will be on site Apr. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, please visit the Breakthrough Cup website.