Boston Fleet Triumphs Over Seattle Torrent
In an exciting encounter at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night, the Boston Fleet triumphed over the Seattle Torrent, clinching a 2-1 victory in a shootout. The decisive moment came when Hannah Brandt scored the only goal in the shootout against Seattle’s goalie Corinne Schroeder, marking an unfortunate loss for the Torrent in their inaugural overtime game at home this season.
Game Highlights
Meanwhile, Boston’s Aerin Frankel was impressive in net, recording a total of 36 saves throughout the match, while Schroeder contributed with 20 saves for Seattle.
The game started off with Boston taking the lead early on when Megan Keller scored during a 5-on-3 power play at 12:28 in the first period. Keller has been a key player this season, as four of her five goals have come while the team had an extra skater. Assists on the goal came from Susanna Tapani, who recorded her fifth of the season, and Abby Newhook, who got her first.
Despite dominating the first period with an 11-4 shot advantage, Seattle struggled to convert during their two power-play chances. The Torrent eventually equalized at 14:12 in the second period with a powerful one-timer from Julia Gosling, marking her fifth goal of the season and bringing her total points to 10. Brooke Bryant and Cayla Barnes assisted on the goal, earning their first assists of the campaign.
In a display of robust defense, Boston managed to kill off a third power play late in the second period, extending Seattle’s scoreless streak during man advantages to 17. The Fleet continue to excel in this area, having only allowed one goal out of their opponents’ 30 power play opportunities—an impressive league-leading stat.
Key Performances
As the game neared its end, Schroeder’s quick reflexes were on display when she denied a close-range shot from Jill Sauinier in the dying moments of regulation. Her further heroics included a crucial save against Haley Winn in the opening moments of overtime.
With this victory, Boston remains at the top of the league standings with 28 points, significantly ahead of the second-place New York Sirens. On the flip side, Seattle, holding 5 points, finds itself tied for last place with the Vancouver Goldeneyes, though with two games in hand.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Seattle will host the Toronto team on Tuesday, while Boston prepares to face New York on January 28.
