TORONTO — Despite a split from some of their teammates and coaches, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s international break served as a welcome reset for the players on league-leading Toronto.

Seven players, along with head coach Troy Ryan and goalie coach Brad Kirkwood, went to Utica, N.Y., for the women’s world hockey championship. Those that remained found time to practice four times a week during their break, which began March 24 and was set to end Thursday at Boston.