OTTAWA, ON (June 24, 2025) – The Toronto Sceptres selected five players in the 2025 PWHL Draft presented by Upper Deck, adding four forwards and one defender to the organization’s roster. These selections add depth to the team’s lineup ahead of the 2025-26 season, joining 17 players already under contract.
During the Draft, the Sceptres made two trades. Defender Ella Shelton was acquired via with the New York Sirens for Toronto’s 3rd and 27th overall picks, and goaltender Kristen Campbell was traded to PWHL Vancouver for the 16th and 23rd overall picks.
"We got some great size, some great character players and some versatility in players being able to play in different positions," said General Manager Gina Kingsbury. "Really happy with the crop that we were able to select."
Toronto Sceptres 2025 PWHL Draft Picks:
Round 2, 11th Pick Overall - Emma Gentry, St. Cloud State University - 36GP: 13G-7A-20PTS
Round 2, 16th Pick Overall – Kiara Zanon, Ohio State University - 46GP: 15G-29A-44PTS
Round 3, 23rd Pick Overall - Clara Van Wieren, University of Minnesota Duluth - 39GP: 17G-23A-40PTS
Round 5, 35th Pick Overall – Sara Hjalmarsson, Linköping HC - 31GP: 12G-11A-23PTS
Round 6, 43rd Pick Overall - Hanna Baskin, University of Minnesota Duluth - 38GP: G1-21A-22PTS
A total of 48 players were selected by the league’s eight teams during the six-round process. Click here for full results.