Frost Secures OT Victory, Levels PWHL Championship Series

With just 16 seconds remaining in regulation, Britta Curl-Salemme found the back of the net, tying the game and setting the stage for an exhilarating overtime. The Minnesota Frost clinched a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge on Thursday night, leveling the PWHL championship series at one game each.

The Charge had previously taken the series lead with a 2-1 overtime win on Tuesday. The next matchup is scheduled for Saturday in St. Paul, Minnesota, where both teams will vie for a crucial advantage.

Jocelyne Larocque put Ottawa ahead with a goal at 2:35 left in the third period. However, Curl-Salemme capitalized on a power play opportunity, scoring off a rebound while goalie Maddie Rooney was pulled for an extra attacker.

In the overtime period, Curl-Salemme seized the moment when the puck landed in the high slot following a scramble. She swiftly swatted it past Ottawa's Gwyneth Philips, sealing the victory for the defending champions.

Rooney showcased her skills with an impressive 37 saves throughout the game, while Philips recorded 22 stops for Ottawa.