Toronto 2, at Minnesota 1

SAINT PAUL (Interstat) — Natalie Spooner recorded two assists and Raygan Kirk made 11 saves as the Toronto Sceptres defeated the Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Grand Casino Arena in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season opener for both teams. Toronto improved to 1-0, while Minnesota fell to 0-1. The Sceptres erased an early deficit, survived a series of penalties and used a third-period goal from Kiara Zanon to secure the road victory. Spooner, a right wing from Scarborough, Canada, finished with five shots on goal and was Toronto’s top star. Kirk, listed at 5-foot-8, earned the win in net. Minnesota… Read more...