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Minnesota Frost Advance to Walter Cup Finals with Overtime Victory

Taylor Heise's unassisted overtime goal secures a 4-3 win over the Toronto Sceptres, making the Frost the first PWHL team to clinch a best-of-five series in fewer than five games.

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Jan 6, 2024; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota forward Taylor Heise (27) is introduced before the game against Montreal in a PWHL ice hockey game at XCel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Minnesota Frost defeated the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 in overtime to win their semifinal series in four games and advance to the Walter Cup finals.
  • Taylor Heise scored the game-winning goal unassisted four minutes into overtime, capping off a resilient performance by the Frost.
  • Kendall Coyne Schofield contributed two crucial goals in the game, helping Minnesota rally from a two-goal deficit to force overtime.
  • The Frost became the first team in PWHL history to win a best-of-five playoff series in fewer than five games, highlighting the league's competitive balance.
  • Minnesota, the fourth seed in the playoffs, overcame higher-ranked Toronto, showcasing key performances from star players and a strong team effort.