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PHOTOS: PWHL Takeover Tour debut in Halifax a huge hit

ByPat Healey

December 18, 2025 Ann-Renee Desbiens, Blayre Turnbull, Marie Philip Poulin, Montreal Victoire, PWHL, PWHL Takeover Tour, Toronto Sceptres

There were signs galore greeting some of the worlds best women's hockey players on Toronto and Montreal as they arrived at Scotiabank Centre on Dec. 17. (Healey photo)

HALIFAX: The PWHL Takeover Tour, presented by the Province of Nova Scotia, debuted in Halifax on Wednesday night.

Here are some photos from the night and the game, a 2-1 shootout victory by the Montreal Victoire over the Toronto Sceptres.

All photos in this story taken by Pat Healey.

The Toronto Sceptres celebrate a goal at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. (Healey photo)

The Sceptres starting six on the blue line. (Healey photo)

Two players collide along the boards. (Healey photo)

A Toronto player makes the pass at the side of Ann Renee Desbiens net. (Healey photo)

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Victoire’s Marie Philip-Poulin carries the puck as a Toronto defender tries to get her stuck on the puck. (Healey photo)

A board battle results in Toronto coming away with the puck. (Healey photo)

Many smiling young faces at the pre-game welcome for the two teams. (Healey photo)

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A Montreal player gets hi fives for scoring. (Healey photo)

A Sceptre player races up along the boards with the puck. (Healey photo)

This young fan wanted to make a trade with Laura Stacey of the Victoire for her stick. (Healey photo)

DeeDee Austin sang the national anthem. (Healey photo)

ByPat Healey

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