The Professional Women's Hockey League heads to Edmonton for another neutral-site game as part of its Takeover Tour, giving the city a chance to showcase its potential as a home for a future PWHL team. The game between the Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres will see local players Danielle Serdachny and Stephanie Markowski return home, adding to the excitement of a sold-out Rogers Place.
Feb 13, 2025 at 08:39 AM ET EDMONTON - When the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge meet Sunday at a sold-out Rogers Place, it will feel like more than a one-off game.The Alberta capital is the fifth city to host a neutral-site Professional Women's Hockey League game this season as part of its nine-site Takeover Tour . For Charge forward Danielle Serdachny and defender Stephanie Markowski, the game will see them return to their hometown to play in front of family and friends.
“So I think any time you get to play in a city, especially with the Takeover Tour, it’s all about what the city has to offer. And I know Edmonton to be such a passionate fan base with the Oilers. They are going to definitely bring that energy and support.” Markowski, who won the NCAA national championship last season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, admitted being in awe when she saw a large promotional poster of herself in the West Edmonton Mall.Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull, who won Olympic silver in 2018 and gold in 2022, spent a few years living in Calgary and has played in Edmonton with the Canadian national team.
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