After Close Loss in PWHL Final, Ottawa Charge Brace for Roster Shakeup
- The Ottawa Charge lost to the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in overtime on Monday in Game 4 of the Walter Cup final in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
- The Charge made their playoff debut after securing the third spot in the standings and knocking out top-ranked Montreal Victoire in the semifinal round.
- Players and staff acknowledged the season's highs and lows, injuries to key players, Philips' strong goaltending performances, and the incentive provided by the upcoming expansion draft.
- Rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips, 25, delivered an impressive performance during eight playoff games with a.952 save percentage, stopping 257 out of 270 shots, and was honored as the most valuable player of the 2025 playoffs with the Ilana Kloss award.
- The Charge face a significant roster shakeup as all six current teams must expose players in the expansion draft for new Vancouver and Seattle teams, with protection lists due next Tuesday and uncertain futures ahead.
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After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on the horizon.
After close loss in PWHL Finals, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes. Following a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost in the deciding Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, players were still processing the defeat while also dealing with uncertainty about what the team will look like next season. As the leag…
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