TORONTO - Carla MacLeod was back on the bench Thursday night, an experience she said was better than watching from her parents' couch.

The Ottawa Charge head coach returned to the helm in a 3-1 loss to the Toronto Sceptres after missing Tuesday's game against Minnesota. MacLeod was home in Calgary to consult an oncology team to determine a treatment plan following her recent breast cancer diagnosis.

"I was glad to be back," MacLeod said. "Obviously missed the group but it was an important part of my journey to be able to go home. But yeah, always thrilled to be back with this group.

"It's a great team and obviously so early in the season here, it's fun just to be building together."

MacLeod announced her cancer diagnosis on Saturday. In a statement, she also pointed out her medical tea

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