<p>The PWHL’s first-ever MVP is staying in the Big Smoke. </p>



<p>The Toronto Sceptres announced Tuesday that they re-signed forward Natalie Spooner to a two-year contract extension, keeping her with the club through the 2026-27 season. </p>


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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCARBOROUGH'S VERY OWN IS STAYING IN TORONTO 🥹</p>
<p>We’ve extended forward Natalie Spooner for two more years! <a href="https://t.co/UP5x3XCcgB">pic.twitter.com/UP5x3XCcgB</a></p>
<p>— Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL_Toronto) <a href="https://twitter.com/PWHL_Toronto/status/1935073410499113351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>“Natalie has been an important piece to our puzzle in Toronto,” said Sceptres General Manager Gina Kingsbury. “She is a key member of our organization both on and off the ice. She is a world-class athlete that has shown just how impactful she can be in this league.” </p>



<p>Spooner scored three goals and two assists for five points in 14 games with the Sceptres in 2024-25<a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/toronto-sceptres-activate-natalie-spooner-will-make-season-debut-on-tuesday-against-minnesota-frost"> after missing half the season with a knee injury</a> suffered against the Minnesota Frost in the first round of the PWHL playoffs in May 2024. </p><div class="injected-ad injected-video" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="0" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="157"></div>



<p>“I’m incredibly proud and excited to sign an extension with Toronto!” Spooner said in a team statement. “As someone born and raised in Toronto, it means so much to represent my hometown. This city, this team, and our amazing fans have a special place in my heart. </p>



<p>“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building something special here and can’t wait to bring a Walter Cup to Toronto,” she continued. </p>



<p>Spooner’s first PWHL season was one for the ages. In 2024, she won the Top Goal Scorer and Points Leader awards after finishing with a league-high 20 goals and 27 points. </p>



<p>Spooner was named the league’s Forward of the Year, becoming the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/spooner-ambrose-campbell-highlight-2024-pwhl-awards">first recipient of the Billie Jean King MVP Award</a>, and was also named the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/natalie-spooner-named-iihf-player-of-the-year">IIHF Female Player of the Year</a>.</p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="1" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="133"></div>



<p>Internationally, Spooner won two Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2014 and 2022, as well as three World Championships in 2012, 2021 and 2024. </p>
