Abby Roque Makes History with PWHL’s First-Ever 'Michigan Goal'

The New York Sirens forward's lacrosse-style goal highlighted a 5-2 Ottawa Charge victory that kept their playoff hopes alive.

Abby Roque became the first player in Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) history to score a 'Michigan goal,' a rare and skillful lacrosse-style shot.
Roque's goal, scored early in the third period, narrowed the score to 3-2 but the New York Sirens ultimately fell to the Ottawa Charge 5-2.
Tereza Vanišová led Ottawa with a hat trick, scoring three goals in a 10-minute span to secure the win.
The game, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, drew a crowd of nearly 5,000 attendees, showcasing the growing popularity of the PWHL.
Ottawa's victory keeps their playoff hopes alive as they trail Minnesota by two points for the final postseason spot.