Vancouver Goldeneyes Triumph Over Seattle Torrent
In an exciting matchup on Sunday, the Vancouver Goldeneyes triumphed over the Seattle Torrent with a score of 3-1 at Ball Arena, as part of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) Takeover Tour. This victory was propelled by notable performances from Jenn Gardiner, Izzy Daniel, and Michelle Karvinen, who each found the back of the net. Goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer was impressive in net, achieving 33 saves for Vancouver.
Game Highlights
For the Torrent, Jessie Eldridge managed to score one goal but could not shift the momentum of the game. Currently, Seattle’s record stands at 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties, following a recent 6-4 victory over Toronto on Tuesday. However, the team has struggled, losing three of their last four games. Hannah Murphy played well between the pipes for Seattle, recording 28 saves during the contest.
Scoring Breakdown
The scoring opened with Gardiner’s goal just five seconds before the first period concluded, giving Vancouver an early advantage of 1-0 with a low wrist shot that found the net inside the post. Eldridge equalized for Seattle late in the second period with a well-placed shot past Maschmeyer after intercepting a pass from Julia Gosling, leveling the score at 1-1 with 6:20 remaining in the period.
The game ultimately swung in favor of the Goldeneyes when, with just over 13 minutes remaining, Daniel converted a pass from Hannah Miller into a crucial tap-in goal that regained the lead and set the tone for the rest of the match. Karvinen sealed the victory with another goal at the 6:18 mark left in the game.
Looking Ahead
In their competitive opening weeks, this win improved Vancouver’s record to 5 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties, marking a strong follow-up to their previous overtime victory against the Torrent in their season opener. Looking ahead, the Seattle Torrent will face off against Ottawa on Wednesday, while the Goldeneyes will travel to Minnesota for their next match.
