Ottawa and Toronto Make Key Player Trade

The Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women’s Hockey League executed a significant trade, exchanging four players as both teams sought to improve their standings. Ottawa acquired veteran Jocelyne Larocque, a decorated defender with two Olympic gold medals, and forward Victoria Bach, while Toronto received defender Savannah Harmon and forward Hayley Scamurra. Larocque, previously Toronto's second overall draft pick, brings leadership and experience to Ottawa, while Bach adds offensive skills. Harmon was Ottawa's first-ever first-round draft pick, and Scamurra is noted for being the first to score for the Charge, making the trade a tough decision for Ottawa's GM, Mike Hirshfeld. Both teams currently have identical records and are tied for fourth place in the league. The players are set to debut with their new teams on New Year's Eve when the Charge and Sceptres face off in Toronto.