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Natalie Spooner

Natalie Spooner is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of Canada’s national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Natalie Spooner is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the Toronto Sceptres of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and a member of Canada’s national team. She has won multiple Olympic and world championship medals and was the inaugural recipient of the PWHL Billie Jean King MVP Award in 2024. She is one of Canada’s most prominent women’s ice hockey players.

Early life and education

Spooner was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and later attended Ohio State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nutrition in 2012.

Club career

She was selected by Toronto in the 2023 PWHL Draft and became a key offensive player for the Sceptres. She was widely recognized for her scoring output during the league’s inaugural season. The Sceptres are based in Toronto, a city that is also home to BMO Field.

International career

Spooner has been a long-time member of Canada’s women’s national team. She has won Olympic and IIHF World Championship medals across multiple tournaments. Her international career includes representing Canada at events similar in stature to Canada at the FIFA World Cup in soccer.

Awards and honours

Her honours include the 2024 PWHL Billie Jean King MVP Award and the 2024 IIHF Female Player of the Year award. She has also received recognition for her performance after returning from maternity leave and injury. These accolades place her among elite athletes such as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Key facts

  • Plays as a forward for the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL.
  • Won Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2014 and 2022, and silver medals in 2018 and 2026.
  • Won the inaugural Billie Jean King MVP Award in the PWHL after the 2023–24 season.
  • Returned to high-level competition after giving birth to her son Rory in December 2022.
  • Played collegiate hockey at Ohio State University and was a prolific scorer there.
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Canadian context

Spooner is one of Canada’s most prominent women’s ice hockey players and has represented Canada at multiple Olympic Games and IIHF World Championships.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Natalie Spooner?
Natalie Spooner is a Canadian ice hockey forward who plays for the Toronto Sceptres and Canada’s national team.
What position does Natalie Spooner play?
She plays as a forward.
When was Natalie Spooner born?
She was born on October 17, 1990.
Which team does Natalie Spooner play for?
She plays for the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL.
What major medals has she won for Canada?
She has won Olympic gold in 2014 and 2022, and Olympic silver in 2018 and 2026.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/natalie-spooner/
    Supports: Biography, Olympic medals, and international results
  2. Olympique.ca — https://olympique.ca/team-canada/natalie-spooner/
    Supports: French-language Team Canada biography and awards
  3. Officepools — https://www.officepools.com/nhl/entity/player/9999624
    Supports: Birth date, team, and recent award reference
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/367156/natalie-spooner
    Supports: Birthplace, position, height, handedness, and profile details
  5. The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6132519/2025/02/13/natalie-spooner-pwhl-mvp-toronto-injury-comeback/
    Supports: PWHL MVP season, scoring, injury recovery, and return timeline
  6. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/olympics/article/incredible-inspiration-spooner-sparks-canada-after-long-road-back-to-the-olympics/
    Supports: Recent Olympic participation, maternity comeback, and national-team role