PWHL suspends Sceptres forward, fines Fleet defender

Van Wieren suspended 1 game, MacKinnon fined $500 for incident in Friday's game

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:44am

The Professional Women's Hockey League has suspended Sceptres forward Clara Van Wieren for one game and fined Fleet defender Olivia MacKinnon $500 following an incident that occurred during Friday night's game between the two teams.

Why it matters

Disciplinary actions by the league office are closely watched by fans and players alike, as they set precedents for acceptable on-ice conduct and aim to maintain the integrity of the PWHL competition.

The details

According to the league, Van Wieren was suspended for a violation of league rules, while MacKinnon was fined for her role in the same incident. The specifics of what transpired during the game were not disclosed in the announcement.

  • The incident occurred during Friday night's game between the Sceptres and Fleet.
  • The PWHL announced the suspensions and fines on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Clara Van Wieren

Forward for the Sceptres professional women's hockey team.

Olivia MacKinnon

Defender for the Boston Fleet professional women's hockey team.

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What’s next

The Sceptres will be without Van Wieren for their next game, while MacKinnon and the Fleet will need to pay the $500 fine levied by the league.

The takeaway

These disciplinary actions by the PWHL demonstrate the league's commitment to maintaining high standards of sportsmanship and fair play among its players, even in the heat of competition.