Match Summary
In a decisive victory, the Minnesota Frost triumphed over the Vancouver Goldeneyes with a score of 4-1 on Wednesday night, marking the team’s final match before the PWHL takes a break for the Olympics.
Key Players
Britta Curl-Salemme was a standout player, netting two goals, while rookie Kendall Cooper celebrated a career milestone by scoring her first-ever goal. Adding to the team’s momentum, Kelly Pannek continued her scoring streak with a goal in her fourth consecutive game, demonstrating her offensive prowess.
Goaltending Performance
Minnesota’s goaltender, Maddie Rooney, played a critical role in the win, recording 31 saves and securing her third consecutive victory in the net. On the opposing side, Michelle Karvinen managed to put one goal on the board for the Goldeneyes, but overall, Vancouver struggled to match Minnesota’s performance. Goalie Kristen Campbell, who had previously shown solid form, made 18 saves but was unable to fend off the persistent Frost offense, which outshone Vancouver despite being outshot 32-22 in total.
Game Highlights
The action began early when Cooper snatched a loose puck and skillfully lifted a wrist shot over Campbell’s glove just under five minutes into the first period. Curl-Salemme then added to the Frost’s score with a powerful one-timer from the point near the end of the first period. Pannek capped off the period with a power-play goal just before the buzzer, propelling Minnesota to a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the second period.
Looking Ahead
As the teams prepare for their upcoming matches, Minnesota will be traveling to Montreal on March 1, while Vancouver gets ready to host Toronto on the same day, both eager to regain momentum in the league following the Olympic break.
