![Natalie Spooner had a PWHL-leading 20 goals and 27 points for Toronto this season on the way to being named the league MVP and top forward. A Professional Women's Hockey League player from Toronto, wearing a blue, black and white jersey, skates by her team’s bench to celebrate her goal against Ottawa on May 5, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7238664.1718736629!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/spooner-natalie-240505-1180.jpg)
Canadian forward Natalie Spooner, who was recently recognized as PWHL MVP, has been named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year for 2024.
Canadian forward Natalie Spooner, who was recently recognized as PWHL MVP, has been named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year for 2024.