Natalie Spooner earned the most MVP votes from The Hockey News' writers, headlining THN's midseason PWHL awards.

The PWHL has hit the midway point in their inaugural season. Looking at how the first half of the PWHL season played out, nine members of The Hockey News' team of writers covering the PWHL voted for their top three players for major awards. Without knowing what awards the league will have out, we followed a similar path to the NHL with an MVP, best defender, goalie, and rookie, coach of the year, most sportswomanlike, and the league's best defensive forward. We also recognized the would be winner for goals and points.

Here's a look at The Hockey News' midseason award winners.

Leading Scorer

Alex Carpenter (New York) - 15 points

Top Goal Scorer 

Natalie Spooner (Toronto) - 10 goals

MVP

1. Natalie Spooner (Toronto)
2. Alex Carpenter (New York)
3. Marie-Philip Poulin (Montreal)

Best Goaltender

1. Corinne Schroeder (New York)
2. Nicole Hensley (Minnesota)
3. Kristen Campbell (Toronto)

Best Defender

1. Megan Keller (Boston)
2. Ella Shelton (New York)
3. Erin Ambrose (Montreal)

Rookie of the Year

1. Grace Zumwinkle (Minnesota)
2. Alina Muller (Boston)
3. Taylor Heise (Minnesota)

Coach of the Year

1. Ken Klee (Minnesota)
2. Troy Ryan (Toronto)
3. Kori Cheverie (Montreal)

Best Defensive Forward

1. Kelly Pannek (Minnesota)
2. Blayre Turnbull (Toronto)
3. Susanna Tapani (Boston)