The stars of the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres on finally having a league of their own

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Sarah Nurse, Natalie Spooner and Blayre Turnbull of Toronto’s newly christened PWHL team discuss the long road to success, meeting fans in unlikely places and why getting heckled is their love language. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - A look back at the start of the PWHL 5:09 - The PWHL’s fan base 9:57 - Why is there an appetite for women’s hockey now? 13:50 - At what moment did you realize the PWHL’s potential? 14:49 - Moving into the Coca-Cola Coliseum 16:21 - What was the toughest part of the last year? 18:21 - Do you feel fatigued by the questions around being a woman in pro sports? 20:57 - What are your favourite moments on the ice? 23:37 - How does this all compare to the Olympics? 27:07 - Team rivalries 29:32 - Do you think the individual pressure has subsided now that we have a PWHL team? 32:37 - Are there certain expectations of women in a professional hockey league? 35:14 - The wage gap between PWHL and NHL athletes 37:30 - What benefits do you get being part of an official league? 41:52 - Personal sponsorships 45:08 - Who is most influential on the team? 48:14 - How Spooner, Nurse and Turnbull first met 49:42 - What does influence mean to you? 53:36 - Can you imagine a world where you’re traded from Toronto? 53:52 - Have you made Toronto your home? 55:45 - What do think about the other women’s sports leagues coming soon? 58:40 - What are your hopes for the PWHL going forward? 1:03:07 - How do you feel about your new team name?