Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 12 p.m. ET | Coca-Cola Coliseum
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Kenzie Lalonde (Play-by-Play), Becky Kellar (Analyst), Rob Pizzo (Reporter)
MINNESOTA FROST
7-2-3-4 | 28 PTS | 3RD PLACE
Top Scorer: Kendall Coyne Schofield – 15 GP, 10-6-16 PTS
Last Game: 4-0 L at MTL on Mar. 1
TORONTO SCEPTRES
6-1-4-8 | 24 PTS | 5TH PLACE (TIED)
Top Scorer: Daryl Watts – 17 GP, 6-7-13 PTS
Last Game: 4-3 SOL vs. MTL on Mar. 3
2025-26 SEASON SERIES: TIED 3-3 IN POINTS (TIED 18-18 IN POINTS ALL-TIME)
Nov. 21 at MIN: 2-1 TOR | Dec. 30 at TOR: 5-1 MIN | Mar. 8 at TOR | Apr. 19 at MIN
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
The all-time regular season series is tied 18-18 in points with each team winning six times, including both road teams this season. In the last meeting between the Frost and Sceptres, Minnesota scored a 5-1 win at Coca-Cola Coliseum, one of a league-high five times they have scored five or more goals in a game this season. It’s also tied for the largest margin of defeat in a home game by Toronto with the only other four-goal losses coming in the first two home games in team history.
Minnesota was held scoreless for the first time this season in its 4-0 loss at Montréal last Sunday. The Frost fired off just 17 shots on goal, the fewest in a game in team history and tied for the fourth fewest by any team in a PWHL game (including playoffs).
Taylor Heise tallied three assists when these teams met in December, her second career three-point game against Toronto (also Jan. 10, 2024). The Olympic gold medalist has one three-point game in her career against all other teams combined (vs. Seattle on Jan. 11, 2026). Heise leads the league with 13 assists, 11 of which have come at even strength. That’s a league-high total along with her seven primary assists, six secondary helpers, and six different teammates she’s set up.
Britta Curl-Salemme is tied for the PWHL scoring lead with 16 points (7G, 9A) and is tied for the most game-winning goals with three this season, one of which came in Toronto on Dec. 30. The Olympic gold medalist surpassed her rookie points total of 15 (9G, 6A) with her third career multi-goal performance in Minnesota’s last game before the break.
Mae Batherson ranks second among league defenders in total points (2G, 8A) and power play points (1G, 3A), just ahead of rookie Kendall Cooper of Oakville, ON, who has nine points (1G, 8A), including three on the power play (3A). Together, they are the only Frost defenders with points on the player advantage this season and a big reason why Minnesota is tied for the league lead with 29 points from the blue line.
The Frost’s Olympic gold medalists were honored at the Target Center on Tuesday with a standing ovation when the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Memphis Grizzlies.
Toronto scored three goals in a shootout loss to Montréal on Tuesday, the seventh time this season that the Sceptres have been unable to win (regulation or overtime) when scoring three or more goals. The only other team with at least that many losses in those games this season is Seattle (eight).
Raygan Kirk made 31 saves against the Victoire on Tuesday. It was Kirk’s fifth game this season with at least 30 saves with only Gwyneth Philips (eight) having more among PWHL goaltenders in 2025-26. Her first such performance came in the season opener in Minnesota with 30 saves in a 2-1 win.
Daryl Watts has assists in two straight games and five points (3G, 2A) in five games at Coca-Cola Coliseum this season. Her goal at home in Toronto’s last game against Minnesota made her just the second player in PWHL history to reach 50 career points. She continues to rank second all-time with 57 points (28G, 29A) in 71 games behind only Marie-Philip Poulin (65).
Renata Fast leads all defenders in scoring since the Olympic break with three points (1G, 2A) in three games after contributing four assists in seven games with Team Canada in Milan. She has been most productive in her career against Minnesota with 11 points (5G, 6A) in 11 games.
Three of the five PWHL players with more than 30 hits this season play for Toronto and are Canadian Olympians. Blayre Turnbull leads the league with 36, Fast is second with 35 and Emma Maltais ranks fifth with 31.
Scoring could come early on Sunday as the Sceptres lead the league with six goals scored in the first five minutes of games this season, followed by the Frost with five. Minnesota leads the league with 17 first period goals, while Toronto is tied for third with 14 goals in the opening frame, including four in their first three games back from the break.
Members of the Sceptres will join the Toronto Maple Leafs for their Women’s Celebration Game on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs created a special event logo inspired by the Sceptres.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
“I feel like we're in a good spot right now with a game under our belt in the second half of the season. It's all about getting back to what makes us good and the little habits that we can focus on for this game and moving forward.” – Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme
“Coming out with seven points over the past three games coming back from the break, and with so much travel, has given us all great confidence that the work we've put in at home and away last month is paying off. We are in playoff hockey mentality right now. I am very excited for another opportunity on Sunday to keep building on the last three games.” – Sceptres alternate captain Allie Munroe
SUNDAY’S GAME: The Sceptres welcome the Frost to Coca-Cola Coliseum for the second and final time this regular season for a Sunday afternoon matinee. It’s Toronto’s Black History Celebration Unity Game honoring Black history, culture, and contributions both within and beyond sport, centering relationship-building, storytelling, and meaningful connection. Game-day programming builds upon the team’s February community appearances and collaborations, bringing those stories into the arena through in-game recognition, video storytelling, and community welcomes. All programming is developed collaboratively with Black-led organizations, cultural institutions, and community leaders across the Greater Toronto Area to ensure authenticity, respect, and lasting community impact beyond the game.
Ceremonial Puck Drop: To be performed by Monica Wright Rogers, a respected leader in professional women’s basketball and General Manager of the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo. Her participation reflects cross-sport collaboration and highlights Black leadership across professional women’s sports in Toronto. The moment celebrates shared values of excellence, equity, and community impact while strengthening connections between the city’s women’s sport landscape.
In-Game Recognition and Storytelling: Group welcomes and video recaps highlighting player-activated visits with Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen; Acknowledgement and support of the Women of Colour Hockey Collective rebrand and continued community impact; Group welcome and video recap of the Hockey Diversity Alliance player visit, highlighting a Sceptres surprise-and-delight appearance at an HDA community event; Group welcome and video recap of the Jean Augustine Centre for Girls player visit, marking 30 years since Jean Augustine introduced Black History Month into the Canadian Senate. Fans can learn more about the Centre’s work at the Midea booth on the concourse.
Special Performances: Christina Smith, a Toronto-Caribbean singer/songwriter, will perform the national anthems; Special guest DJ Shannyn Hill will be joining DJ Levi to keep the in-arena energy high; The Extraordinary Steel Pannist Trio will perform for fans as they enter the arena bowl.
Also taking place on Sunday, Kyndryl, the founding partner of the PWHL Mentorship Program, is marking International Women’s Day by hosting a special mentorship experience for young girls participating in the Toronto PWHL Mentorship Program. The day will begin with a leadership breakfast and panel discussion featuring industry leaders and members of the PWHL community, giving mentees the opportunity to hear firsthand about leadership, career journeys, and the power of women supporting women. Following the breakfast, participants will head to the arena to watch the game together and take part in an exclusive meet-and-greet with Sceptres Athlete Mentors Clair DeGeorge, Raygan Kirk and Emma Maltais. The experience is designed to celebrate mentorship, foster leadership, and inspire the next generation of women in sport by connecting young girls with role models both on and off the ice.
The Sceptres are also proud to welcome Strong Girls United and Grindstone to Sunday’s game, and teams from the Ancaster Avalanche, Guelph Gryphons, Mississauga Hurricanes and North York Storm organizations.
Did you know that tomorrow's International Women's Day is one hour short due to Daylight Savings? Stay tuned for the #23HourPlay, launching Sunday.