The pause button has been hit on Megan Carter’s PWHL career.
Drafted 12th overall by the Toronto Sceptres this past spring, the 23-year-old Milton blueliner was placed on long-term injury reserve last week after suffering an unspecified lower-body injury.
Thus, local fans’ hopes of seeing two hometown players in their pro team’s lineup will have to wait.
Still, Carter – a two-time Hockey Easter Defender of the Year, who led Northeastern to three NCAA Frozen Four appearances – remains optimistic about the next chapter in her hockey career.
“It’s an absolute dream come true to be playing professional hockey,” said the Sceptres rookie, who’ll play spectator when they kick off the season Saturday afternoon at Coca Cola Coliseum against the Boston Fleet. She looks ahead to a career in sports medicine following her playing days, having earned a Bachelor's in biology and Master's in human movement and rehabilitation science. “I am so fortunate for all the players who came before me that have fought to make this league a reality.”
Among those is fellow Miltonian turned Toronto teammate Victoria Bach, a seventh-round pick before the inaugural 2023-24 season who joined the team halfway through after completing her teacher’s degree.
“I can’t wait to get started and have a full season of hockey ahead,” said the 28-year-old forward, a 2022 Olympic alternate and Boston University’s first player to score more than 100 career goals. “I’m excited to play at Coca Cola in front of all our amazing fans. Even more special is the chance to get to play with a fellow Miltonian. Hopefully we can bring a Walter Cup back to our hometown.”
Hopes of that will no doubt improve come the addition of Carter, who plays a big shut-down game and joined a Toronto team many felt lacked depth on the blueline.
They finished first in the regular season before falling to eventual champion Minnesota in the semifinals.