The Toronto Sceptres secured a 4-2 victory against the New York Sirens in a thrilling PWHL match at Scotiabank Arena. Sarah Nurse scored the game-winning goal, while Hannah Miller showcased her offensive prowess with two goals.
The Toronto Sceptres continued their love affair with Scotiabank Arena, defeating the New York Sirens 4-2 in front of 19,102 passionate Professional Women's Hockey League ( PWHL ) fans on Saturday. Sarah Nurse scored the game-winning goal with 5:54 remaining in the third period, while Hannah Miller shone with two goals for the Sceptres.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews might have been envious of the atmosphere, a stark contrast to the lack of energy he observed during his team's game on Wednesday. The Sceptres, ranked last in the six-team PWHL, snapped a mini two-game slide and now have two victories at Scotiabank Arena. This second Battle on Bay Street, though slightly smaller than the first Sceptres game at Scotiabank Arena last February, still showcased the electrifying energy that female athletes can generate. Toronto's Nurse was delighted with the atmosphere, stating, 'It shows how we can put on a show in this incredibly professional atmosphere. It's been great to be at Scotiabank. I think we have two wins here. So they should put us here a little more often.' Miller, who now has three goals in two games at Scotiabank Arena, downplayed her individual success, saying, 'Anytime you get to play in front of a crowd like this, it's special. But, yeah, I don't think there's anything really to that.'Coach Troy Ryan lauded Miller's versatility and defensive responsibility, highlighting her ability to seamlessly adapt to different positions. The matinee game celebrated women's sports with prominent figures like Teresa Resch, president of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, and Diana Matheson, former Canadian women's soccer star, participating in pre-game ceremonies. This event further emphasized the growing momentum and recognition of women's sports in Toronto. Despite the loss, New York defender Jaime Bourbonnais acknowledged the exceptional atmosphere, stating, 'That was so special getting out on that ice, seeing the Maple Leafs logo at centre ice. That was one of the coolest atmospheres.'
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