Minnesota Frost Wins Second Consecutive PWHL Walter Cup

The Minnesota Frost secured their second straight PWHL Walter Cup championship by defeating the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime in Game 4 of the best-of-five finals series. Every game in the series was closely contested, each requiring overtime, with Game 3 extending to triple overtime, marking the longest game in PWHL Finals history. Liz Schelper scored the decisive goal 12 minutes into overtime, following Kelly Panek's second-period opener and a third-period equalizer by Ottawa's Tereza Vanisova. Ottawa's goalie Gwyneth Phillips was named the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP for her outstanding postseason performance. After last season's inaugural Walter Cup victory over Boston, the Frost now look to three-peat as the league expands with new teams from Seattle and Vancouver. The season has showcased intense competition and growing interest in women's professional hockey.