to participate in the 2019–20 season by joining the Russian Women's Hockey League. In 2020, the NWHL announced an expansion to Toronto for the 2020–21 season in the form of the Toronto Six. Television coverage Specialty television channel Sportsnet aired the playoffs and the All-Star Game from 2014–15 until 2018–19. The most watched game was the February 4, 2017 game between Montreal and Toronto, which averaged 136,400 viewers. This record was surpassed on 24 March 2019, when the 2019 Clarkson Cup Final aired on Sportsnet and over 170,000 people tuned in. Teams Championships Drafts The first league draft was held on August 12, 2010, at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. In the 2010 CWHL Draft, Olympic gold medallist Tessa Bonhomme was the first overall selection. First overall picks All-time leaderboard All-time leading scorers (2007–08 to 2018–19) The annual CWHL scoring champion wins the Angela James Bowl. In 2011–12, rookie Meghan Agosta set a CWHL single-season record with 80 points. All-time leaders in shutouts (2007–08 to 2014–15) Most shutouts during the CWHL regular season. Kim St-Pierre (2008–09) and Sami Jo Small (2009–10) hold the single-season record with five shutouts. NCAA exhibition On November 2, 2011, Scanzano was on loan from the Toronto Furies, as she appeared in one game for the Brampton Thunder. The game was an exhibition contest versus her alma mater, the Mercyhurst Lakers. In the second period of said contest, Scanzano scored the game-winning goal as the Thunder defeated the Lakers by a 3–1 tally. References External links News stories Canadian Women's Hockey League launches CBCsports, September 27, 2007 Rob Duffy, The case for a women's professional hockey league in Eyeweekly.com, February 22, 2010. Neate Sager, Women's hockey league eyes partnering with NHL February 26, 2010. Meg Hewings, Women's pro league could help grow hockey in Hour.ca, September 16, 2010. Stephanie Myles, Women's hockey in need of more promotion, sponsors in Calgary Herald, March 23, 2011. 1 2 2007 establishments in Canada Sports leagues established in 2007 2019 disestablishments in Canada Sports leagues disestablished in 2019 Professional sports leagues in Canada Multi-national professional sports leagues