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Minnesota Frost Secure Back-to-Back PWHL Championships with Overtime Victory

A celebration at Xcel Energy Center is set for Wednesday with the PWHL poised to add franchises in Seattle, Vancouver next season.

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Overview

  • Liz Schepers scored 12 minutes into overtime in Game 4 to secure a 2–1 win, capping a finals series marked by four straight 2–1 overtime results.
  • Maddie Rooney stopped 33 shots in the decisive game and tied the PWHL postseason record with five victories.
  • Ottawa goaltender Gwyneth Philips was named Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP after posting a 1.15 goals-against average and .954 save percentage over eight starts.
  • The Frost will celebrate their title with a fan event at the Xcel Energy Center on May 28, featuring photo sessions with the Walter Cup and live entertainment.
  • The league will welcome new franchises in Seattle and Vancouver next season, triggering an expansion draft that limits how many players each team can protect.