Kiara Zanon re‑signs for two years with PWHL Toronto Sceptres

The Toronto Sceptres have secured a key piece of their young core, announcing Tuesday that forward Kiara Zanon has agreed to a two-year contract that will keep her with the PWHL club through the 2027-28 season.

Zanon is coming off her rookie campaign in 2025-26, where she appeared in 30 games for Toronto. She finished the year with one goal and two assists for three points, averaging 11:58 of ice time per game. The Sceptres selected her in the second round of the 2025 PWHL Draft, and she made an immediate impression by scoring her first league goal in her regular-season debut against the Minnesota Frost.

Building around a homegrown offensive piece

By re-signing Zanon, Toronto continues to lean on players it has brought in through the draft as it looks to return to playoff contention. Her rookie numbers were modest, but the steady usage suggests the coaching staff saw enough in her two-way game to keep her regularly in the lineup. With this deal in place, Zanon should have an opportunity to push for a larger role as she gains experience at the professional level.

The Sceptres are looking to rebound after a disappointing 2025-26 season in which they missed the postseason for the first time in franchise history. They finished six points back of the final playoff berth, posting a 10-1-6-13 record for 38 points. Locking in a young forward like Zanon gives the club some continuity as it tries to take a step forward in a competitive league.

New voice behind the bench and key PWHL dates

Zanon’s extension comes in an off-season of significant change for Toronto. The organization named Pascal Rheaume as the second head coach in team history, replacing Troy Ryan. Ryan departed to join PWHL San Jose, where he will serve in a dual role as head coach and general manager, leaving Rheaume to lead the Sceptres into the next phase of their development.

League-wide, PWHL teams are set to unveil their training camp rosters this week, inviting between 28 and 32 players per club. Camps will open on November 18, following the conclusion of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Denmark. Teams will then play two scrimmages between November 22 and 30 to evaluate rosters before the regular season begins. For Zanon, those sessions will be a chance to build on her first year and solidify her place as a key contributor in Toronto’s forward group.