SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A year ago, Natalie Spooner was a new mother and her professional women’s hockey league was still a concept.

On Thursday, the high-scoring Toronto forward was named the most valuable player of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League season.

Spooner was presented with the Billie Jean King MVP Award, as well as the league’s award for top forward, at a ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A year ago, Natalie Spooner was a new mother and her professional women’s hockey league was still a concept.{ai:summary}<p>Natalie Spooner, a high-scoring Toronto forward, went from new mother to MVP in the first season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. She was awarded the Billie Jean King MVP and top forward honors in a ceremony in Saint Paul, Minn. #sports</p>

Toronto forward Natalie Spooner named MVP of inaugural PWHL season

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