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Toronto Sceptres draft Kirsten Simms to enhance offensive core

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Toronto Sceptres draft Kirsten Simms to enhance offensive core

Summary

The Toronto Sceptres selected Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft on June 18. After an expansion that depleted their roster, the Sceptres aimed to bolster their offensive skill set. Simms, a standout performer with 238 points in 152 games at Wisconsin, is recognized for her dual-threat ability as a shooter and playmaker. Along with Simms, the Sceptres added Minnesota's Jamie Nelson, Princeton's Jane Kuehl, and others to address their forward needs. The team's first defensive pick was Ohio State's Brooke Disher, contributing to a balanced draft class aimed at immediate impact and future development.

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By the Numbers

•Kirsten Simms selected eighth overall in 2026 PWHL Draft
•Simms previously scored 238 points in NCAA play
•Sceptres also drafted Jamie Nelson and Jane Kuehl
•Defense addition Brooke Disher chosen in third round
•Draft aimed at rebuilding after expansion

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5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Sceptres' Draftees Headlined By The Near-Perfect Acquisition of Kirsten Simms

What they're saying

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After expansion depleted their roster, Toronto secured a draft-day steal by landing Wisconsin’s elite playmaker to kick off a revamped offensive core.
— Yahoo Sports

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