US EditionFrost score early, often to top Toronto
- On Sunday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Minnesota Frost defeated the Toronto Sceptres 5-2 in front of a crowd of 9,536, snapping a three-match losing streak.
- Entering the game one point behind the Ottawa Charge for the final playoff spot, the Frost's win moved them two points ahead of Ottawa, while preventing Toronto from clinching a postseason berth.
- Minnesota came out strong, scoring two goals within the first 1:43 of the game, with Taylor Heise scoring after 58 seconds and Britta Curl-Salemme following up 45 seconds later, setting a PWHL record for the two fastest goals to start a game.
- Toronto closed the gap to 4-2 in the third period with goals from Kali Flanagan and Daryl Watts, but Heise's second goal with 5:44 remaining secured the win for Minnesota.
- Frost coach Ken Klee emphasized the team's resilience and focus on habits, while goalie Nicole Hensley, who made 27 saves, highlighted the team's strong defensive play and energy.
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Pioneer Press
Frost score early, often to top Toronto
The Frost probably have more experience playing under extreme pressure in their young history than they would prefer. They showed how good they were at it last season in beating the odds time and time again to win the PWHL championship. They passed another big test on Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center. With a spot in the playoffs still in doubt, the Frost put together one of their strongest efforts of the season, opening up a 4-0 lead en ro…
The Daily Gazette
Frost put end to three-match losing streak with 5-2 victory over Sceptres
Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme both scored in the first 1:43 and Heise added an insurance goal late as the Minnesota Frost beat Toronto 5-2 at the Xcel Energy Center, snapping a three-match losing streak and preventing the Sceptres from…
The Hamilton Spectator
Frost put end to three-game losing streak with 5-2 victory over Sceptres
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme both scored in the first 1:43 and Heise added an insurance goal late as the Minnesota Frost beat Toronto 5-2 at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, snapping a three-match…
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