The Torrent outshot Toronto 33-25. Seattle’s Hannah Murphy made 24 saves, 11 in the final 20 minutes.
The capacity crowd gave three former Sceptres and current first-year Torrent players, Julia Gosling, Megan Carter and Carly Jackson, a rousing ovation during the first timeout.
Takeaways
Sceptres: Daryl Watts did not suit up. The Canadian Olympian has been unable to shake a lingering flu bug since returning from the Winter Games three weeks ago.
Torrent: United States captain Hilary Knight (knee) and Olympic teammate Hannah Bilka (upper-body) were big absences for the visitors. Bilka tied for the Olympic tournament lead with four goals in seven games.
Key moment
Seattle dominated the final nine minutes of the second period. But Toronto veteran Natalie Spooner snuck free for a breakaway, only to be stopped by Murphy with 3:05 remaining.
Key stat
The Sceptres increased their goal total to 41 in 21 outings. Only the expansion Torrent (40 in 19 games) and Vancouver Goldeneyes (35 in 19) have scored fewer times.
Up next
Sceptres: Visit the Boston Fleet on Tuesday.
Torrent: Visit the Montreal Victoire on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Mar. 15, 2026.
Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press