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Seattle Sets U.S. Women’s Hockey Attendance Record as Toronto Tops Torrent 5–2

Post‑Olympic interest has lifted PWHL crowds, raising league attendance 17% since the break.

Overview

  • A record 17,335 filled Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, marking the Torrent’s first sellout since the team’s launch.
  • Toronto secured its first win over Seattle this season with a 5-2 result as the hosts played without Olympians Hilary Knight (LTIR) and Hannah Bilka (day-to-day).
  • The Sceptres remain last by points percentage at .354 despite the victory, leaving a steep climb over the final 14 games to reach the playoffs.
  • Seattle’s Aneta Tejralova and Natalie Snodgrass each scored their first goals with the Torrent in the loss.
  • Demand indicators rose after the Olympics, including higher ticket marketplace sales, and upcoming games at larger arenas could challenge the new attendance mark.