Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard send a message for Canada's first WNBA team Toronto Tempo

Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard send a message for Canada's first WNBA team Toronto Tempo

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard shared a video on Friday to welcome Canada’s first WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo. CIBC posted the video on Instagram.

Tempo Anchors Toronto’s Ambition to Be Global Leader in Women’s Sports

With grassroots leadership, global investment, and a rising women’s sports economy, the Toronto Tempo’s arrival in the WNBA reflects the city’s deep basketball roots and its bold vision for the future of women’s sports. When I touched down in Toronto on a recent press trip with Destination Toronto, I wasn’t just visiting another major city. I was stepping into a cultural moment — one that reflects how Toronto has quickly positioned itself as one…