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PWHL Toronto Sceptres Edge Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-1 in Emotional Olympic Return at Pacific Coliseum
The first game back after the 2026 Winter Olympics carried extra weight at Pacific Coliseum, where fans welcomed their Olympians home before settling in for a crucial PWHL matchup. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists were honoured at centre ice in a pre-game ceremony that recognized the league’s international stars, including members of Team Canada, who returned with Silver after falling to Team USA in the Gold medal game. It was a proud moment that gave way to a focused, playoff-style contest between the Toronto Sceptres and Vancouver Goldeneyes.
When the puck dropped, Toronto wasted little time setting the tone. The Sceptres scored twice in a 57-second stretch midway through the first period, creating the separation they would rely on the rest of the afternoon. Sara Hjalmarsson opened the scoring at 7:10, continuing her strong form after an impressive Olympic showing with Sweden. Less than a minute later, rookie Lauren Messier found the back of the net for her first career PWHL goal, finishing a clean setup from Claire Dalton. Dalton, who assisted on both goals, recorded her first multi-point performance with Toronto and was a steady presence throughout the game.
Those two quick strikes proved decisive in what quickly became a goaltending showcase.
Toronto netminder Raygan Kirk delivered one of her most composed performances of the season, turning aside 25 of 26 shots and controlling the pace whenever Vancouver tried to build momentum. Her rebound management stood out, particularly during extended stretches of pressure in the third period. The only puck that slipped past her came midway through the final frame, when Vancouver’s Izzy Daniel buried a centering pass from Hannah Miller to cut the deficit to 2-1. Daniel continues to lead the Goldeneyes offensively, and her goal injected life into the building.
From that point forward, the Goldeneyes pressed hard for an equalizer. Vancouver sustained pressure in the offensive zone and pulled goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer for the extra attacker in the final minutes, creating several tense scrambles around the Toronto crease. Kirk remained calm through traffic and sealed the win with a series of controlled saves, finishing with a .962 save percentage and earning first-star honours.
Maschmeyer was strong at the other end despite taking the loss. The Canadian Olympic Silver medalist stopped 22 shots and was sharp after the early first-period flurry, giving Vancouver every chance to claw back into the game. Her workload was lighter than usual, but she delivered when tested.
The victory marks Toronto’s first consecutive wins of the season and continues a curious trend: the Sceptres have been far stronger on the road than at home. With 15 road points, they now sit tied for fifth place in the standings with 23 points overall. Both wins on this West Coast swing have come in tight, disciplined efforts, a notable shift from their January visit to Vancouver that ended in a lopsided defeat.
For the Goldeneyes, the challenge remains generating consistent offence. They have now been held to one goal or fewer nine times this season, the most in the league, and despite outshooting Toronto during stretches of today’s game, they struggled to convert sustained pressure into goals. There were encouraging signs, including a six-shot performance from Sarah Nurse and Daniel’s continued scoring touch, but Vancouver will look for more finish in their upcoming homestand.
Today’s matchup felt like a transition point for both teams. The Olympic spotlight has faded, the medal ceremonies are complete, and the playoff race is tightening. In a game defined by early execution and late composure, Toronto found just enough offence and leaned on elite goaltending to secure two valuable points, leaving Vancouver to regroup as the stretch drive begins.
Upcoming schedule:
Toronto: Tuesday, Mar. 3 vs. Montréal at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Vancouver: Tuesday, Mar. 10 vs. Boston at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET
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VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES v TORONTO SCEPTRES – MARCH 1, 2026
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AEW Dynasty Delivers Chaos, Classics, and a Devilish Ending in Vancouver – Recap & Photos
AEW made its Dynasty debut in Vancouver on April 12, 2026, and the company didn’t waste the moment. From the opening bell to the final image of MJF sitting on his throne, the night was loaded and memorable.
The main event was the headline for a reason. Kenny Omega challenged MJF for the AEW World Championship in a match built on a simple story: “God” vs. “Devil.” Omega had the crowd fully behind him, and it looked like he finally did it after landing the One-Winged Angel. But the referee was down, and MJF did what MJF does. A low blow, the Dynamite Diamond Ring, and a brutal finish later, the champion escaped again. It was dramatic and messy, leaving the door wide open for what’s next.
Earlier in the night, Darby Allin earned that next shot. His match with Andrade El Ídolo was one of the night’s standouts. Allin took a beating, gave one back, and found a slick pin to seal it. After the match, he made it clear: he wants MJF, and he wants him now. That title match is set for Dynamite in Everett, just down the road from where Allin trained.
The show opened hot with The Young Bucks taking on Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita. It was chaos in the best way: constant motion, near-falls, and a story bubbling under the surface. Miscommunication between Okada and Takeshita cost them in the end, and the Bucks capitalized. The bigger takeaway: that partnership looks finished.
Jon Moxley vs. Will Ospreay for the Continental Championship leaned more into grit. Ospreay came out firing but got caught chasing punishment instead of the win. Moxley absorbed everything, targeted Ospreay’s neck, and closed it out with a Death Rider. It wasn’t clean or pretty, but that’s Moxley.
The tag title match brought emotion. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage tried to grab one last run at gold against FTR. They came close, but interference and a well-timed Shatter Machine shut it down. Copeland left the match bloodied, leaving the crowd shaken up.
There were title changes too. Kevin Knight won a wild Casino Gauntlet to claim the vacant TNT Championship, outlasting a stacked field.
In the trios division, Kyle O’Reilly returned to join Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong, and The Conglomeration walked out as new champions after a feel-good win over The Dogs.
On the women’s side, Thekla retained the AEW Women’s World Title against Jamie Hayter in a hard-hitting match that didn’t end clean. A rope-assisted pin sealed it, which keeps that rivalry alive.
One of the more surprising highlights came from Chris Jericho vs. Ricochet. Jericho’s return had the crowd singing every word of “Judas,” but Ricochet spoiled the comeback with help from his crew and a flashy finish. It was smoother than expected and got the crowd going.
After the show, AEW CEO Tony Khan used the media scrum to set the next chapter. He confirmed Allin vs. MJF for Dynamite, plus Kevin Knight’s first TNT title defense against Claudio Castagnoli. There was bad news too: Gabe Kidd is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury suffered during the trios match.
Khan also addressed Ricochet’s recent social media controversy, saying he had a direct conversation with him and made it clear it crossed a line.
This Dynasty night didn’t try to do too much. It just stacked good matches, let the crowd react, and kept things moving. By the end, it felt like one of AEW’s cleanest pay-per-views in a while. Vancouver definitely got a strong first impression.
Catch AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru LIVE on TBS and streaming on HBO Max this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT from Everett, Washington.
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AEW DYNASTY IN VANCOUVER
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PWHL Vancouver Goldeneyes Strike Early, Beat New York Sirens 5–2 at Home
The Vancouver Goldeneyes leaned on a fast start and some fresh faces to take down the New York Sirens 5–2 on Wednesday night at Pacific Coliseum, pulling themselves back into the playoff picture in the process.
Vancouver came out flying, getting goals from Anna Shokhina and Anna Segedi, both their first with the team, inside the opening seven minutes. Shokhina opened the scoring on a late power play, weaving through traffic and finishing unassisted, while Segedi followed soon after by converting a clean setup from Michelle Karvinen behind the net. It marked a rare early surge for a team that has struggled to generate first-period offence this season.
New York responded quickly, with Sarah Fillier tipping in a point shot just over a minute later to cut the lead in half. The push didn’t last long. Sophie Jaques stepped into a slapshot from the blue line late in the period to restore Vancouver’s two-goal cushion, and that goal stood as the difference.
The Sirens found their footing in the second period and made things interesting. Rookie Anna Bargman redirected a point shot midway through the frame to bring New York back within one. Vancouver bent but didn’t break, with Kristen Campbell holding steady in net during a stretch where the Sirens controlled more of the play.
Any momentum New York built faded early in the third. Tereza Vanišová extended the lead to 4–2 after a shot bounced in off Kayle Osborne’s blocker, taking the edge off the comeback attempt. Mannon McMahon added an empty-netter in the final seconds to cap off the night and secure her first point in several games.
Campbell finished with 22 saves for Vancouver, continuing her solid play at home, while Osborne turned aside 24 shots for New York. Vancouver also snapped a lengthy power-play drought with Shokhina’s opener and saw production come from all four lines, a promising sign for a team that has been searching for consistency.
The win moves the Goldeneyes within three points of the sixth-place Sirens, tightening the race as the regular season winds down. Vancouver now heads into the final game of its homestand with some needed momentum, while New York, now on a four-game road skid, is left looking for answers after another slow start.
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PWHL VANCOUVER GOLDENEYES vs NEW YORK SIRENS
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