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Minnesota Frost Begin Walter Cup Title Defense Against Ottawa Charge

The PWHL Finals open tonight in Ottawa, showcasing the defending champions and a first-time finalist led by standout rookie goalie Gwyneth Philips.

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Overview

  • Game 1 of the best-of-five PWHL Walter Cup Finals begins tonight at 6 p.m. CT at TD Place in Ottawa, with broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network, the PWHL website, and YouTube.
  • The Minnesota Frost, last year’s inaugural Walter Cup champions, return to the finals with a veteran core led by captain and season MVP Kendall Coyne Schofield.
  • The Ottawa Charge, making their first finals appearance, upset top-seeded Montreal in the semifinals, propelled by rookie goalie Gwyneth Philips’ stellar postseason performance.
  • Philips, the first rookie to record a playoff shutout, leads all playoff goaltenders with a .956 save percentage and 1.14 goals-against average.
  • Minnesota and Ottawa split their six regular-season matchups, with Minnesota narrowly outscoring Ottawa 15-14, highlighting the league’s competitive balance.