Sceptres Re-Sign D Renata Fast to 3-Year Contract in Protecting Her From PWHL Expansion Process
Fast, a Defender of the Year, is locked in as one of Toronto’s three protected players as four expansion clubs prepare to sign free agents.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Sceptres re-signed defender Renata Fast to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season, designating her as one of three protected players ahead of the PWHL expansion draft.
- The 31-year-old from Burlington, Ont., earned 2024-25 PWHL Defender of the Year honors and was a Billie Jean King MVP Award finalist, having helped Canada win Olympic gold in 2022 and silver in 2018 and 2026.
- Fast, who registered 45 career points over three seasons since 2024, told reporters: "There's no place I want to be other than to be in Toronto," underscoring her commitment to the organization.
- Expansion clubs in Hamilton, Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Jose begin signing unprotected players on Friday, with each team required to secure five players before the 1 p.m. ET deadline.
- Roster moves continued Tuesday as Seattle Torrent forward Alex Carpenter and Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse re-signed for three and two seasons respectively, joining Fast in receiving team protection from expansion.
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Sceptres re-sign D Fast, G Kirk to 3-year contracts, protecting both from PWHL expansion process
The Toronto Sceptres re-signed defender Renata Fast and goalie Raygan Kirk to three-year contracts in protecting both players from the PWHL expansion process. The two were on expiring contracts, with Fast making just over $106,000 last season, and Kirk $37,200.…
Sceptres sign Fast, Kirk to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
Sceptres re-sign D Renata Fast to 3-year contract in protecting her from PWHL expansion process
The Toronto Sceptres re-signed defender Renata Fast to a three-year contract in a move that makes her one of three players the team’s protecting from losing in the PWHL expansion process.
Sceptres sign defender Fast to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Renata Fast to a contract through the 2028-29 season, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Wednesday.
Sceptres re-sign Renata Fast to three-year contract - Daily Faceoff
One of the best blueliners in the game is staying in The Six. On Wednesday, the Toronto Sceptres announced that the team has re-signed defender Renata Fast to a three-year contract extension. The deal, set to begin next season, will carry through the 2028-29 campaign. With that, Fast becomes the first player the Sceptres protect in the 2026 Expansion Roster Distribution Process. Fast was one of the three foundational signings made by Toronto pri…
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