NEWARK, NJ– Tereza Vanišová led the Ottawa Charge to a 5-2 victory over the New York Sirens with her second hat trick of the season on Saturday afternoon before a season-high crowd of 4,767 at Prudential Center.

The win was Ottawa’s third in as many games this season in New York and the first of two games in four days between the teams. Charge captain Brianne Jenner opened the scoring on the power play with less than five minutes remaining in the first period to give Ottawa the lead. The Sirens responded midway through the second period with a power play marker of their own from Ella Shelton to knot the game at one. Vanišová then found the back of the net twice within a span of 2:18 to extend Ottawa’s lead to two after two periods of play. Abby Roque put her team back within one with the league’s first-ever ‘Michigan-style’ highlight-reel goal to start the third period, but Vanišová snuffed New York’s momentum with her third of the night just 1:52 later. Emily Clark then added an insurance marker for the Charge to seal the final score at 5-2. Gwyneth Philips stood tall between the pipes for Ottawa, stopping 34 of 36 shots in her fourth win of the season. Corinne Schroeder turned aside 26 of 31 shots in her 18th start of the season for New York. With six games remaining, Ottawa now sits just two points behind fourth-place Minnesota in the playoff race, while New York falls to six points behind the Charge with five games left on their schedule. The teams will play again on Tuesday night in Ottawa.

QUOTES

Ottawa’s Tereza Vanišová on her second hat trick of the season: “It always feels good to score goals. I’m just glad we won this game. It’s very important for us, because now, every game is like a playoff game for us. This win was huge.”

Charge Head Coach Carla MacLeod on what led to the win: “The mentality. It is playoff hockey at this point. It’s about learning to embrace that. It comes with a gritty style of play. That’s what our crew did really well. Puck possession made the difference for us today. We had some big kills on our penalties all the way to the end with that six on four.”

Sirens forward Abby Roque on her viral ‘Michigan’ goal: “Yeah, it’s cool, obviously. Would’ve been a little better if we had made the comeback from there, but it’s something that has become a joke and we say every day when I come to the rink: ‘Michigan today,’ and I don’t actually mean it, but the opportunity presented itself, so I had to try. Honestly, there was a lot around the net and I just I knew I had time behind the net to pick it up, I thought I may as well. Obviously, the goalie is reverse handed so I had to put it in.”

Sirens defender Jaime Bourbonnais on playing in Prudential Center this season: “We’re sitting last place right down in the standings and our fans are continuing to show up for us and that just shows the character that we have in our fans. They’re all so passionate – almost everyone has a jersey, everyone has a sign. That really helps us, it brings us a lot of momentum. It’s not a sold-out crowd, but it still brings a lot of momentum just because of their character and their love for us and we have a lot of love for them too.”

NOTABLES

Ottawa scored five goals for the second straight game against New York following a 5-4 overtime victory on Feb. 26. The Charge have just one other game this season with five or more goals.

New York leads the league with nine games allowing four or more goals and were held to two or fewer goals for the second straight game coming out of a two-game win streak.

Tereza Vanišová became the first player in PWHL history to record two hat tricks in a single season. The Charge forward has four goals in her last two games and 13 goals in 24 games, which is tied for second most in the PWHL and sets a new Ottawa single-season record, surpassing Daryl Watts’ 10-goal total during the inaugural season.

Brianne Jenner recorded her first multi-point game of the season with a goal and an assist. The goal was her fourth of the campaign and team-leading third on the power play which accounts for a third of the team’s nine goals scored this season on the advantage. The captain’s three previous goals were all scored in games against Minnesota.

The Charge have won all 11 games in two seasons when Jenner scores a goal.

Ella Shelton scored her seventh goal of the season in her 19th game to tie her inaugural season total in 24 games. She is the league’s only defender to score three markers on the power play, and with points in back-to-back games, sits fourth among league blue liners in scoring with 13 points.

Abby Roque scored her sixth goal of the season, matching her goal tally from the inaugural season in one more game. She now has seven points in her last seven games (3G, 4A).

Emily Clark scored her eighth goal for her 16th point of the campaign, surpassing her point total from the inaugural season in as many games, where she tallied 15 points (4G, 11A). The Charge forward scored in all three of the team’s wins at Prudential Center this season.

Gabbie Hughes recorded two assists to bring her to 13 points (5G, 8A) on the season, surpassing her 12-point total in the inaugural season (9G, 3A) in one fewer game. The Charge forward has four multi-point games this season and 11 points (5G, 6A) in her last nine games.

Jincy Roese recorded two assists in her second multi-point game of the season and leads the Charge with 10 assists in 21 games. She’s also the first defender in Ottawa history to reach double-digits in assists in a single-season.

Jaime Bourbonnais tallied her fourth and fifth assists in her first multi-point performance of the season, extending her season-high point streak to four games (1G, 4A). Five of the Sirens defender’s seven points this season have come at Prudential Center.

Shiann Darkangelo recorded her fifth assist of the season and has points in back-to-back games for the first time in her career.

Aneta Tejralová recorded her seventh assist for her eighth point of the season in 24 games, matching her inaugural season point tally (2G, 6A) in 23 games.

Gabby Rosenthal tallied her second assist of the season, notching her first point against a Canadian team. The Sirens rookie’s other two points this season (1G, 1A) have both come against Minnesota.

Maja Nylén Persson missed her second straight game on the Sirens blue line and remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Ottawa’s 10 wins (nine regulation and one overtime) and 33 points in 24 games surpasses their nine wins (eight regulation and one shootout) and 32 points during the inaugural season.

Today was game 73 of 90 in the 2024-25 PWHL regular season schedule. The inaugural season consisted of 72 games.

THREE STARS

1. Tereza Vanišová (OTT) 3G
2. Brianne Jenner (OTT) 1G, 1A
3. Abby Roque (NY) 1G

TORONTO – Daryl Watts’ two-goal performance lifted Toronto to a 2-1 win over New York on Wednesday night at a sold-out Coca-Cola Coliseum. The low-scoring game also featured an incredible goalie battle between Toronto netminder Kristen Campbell and New York’s Corinne Schroeder, who each made 27 saves.  Late in the first period, Watts opened the scoring with an unassisted goal from the high slot, giving the Sceptres a momentum boost going into the first intermission.

At 1:20 in the second frame, Watts got her second goal of the evening with a shot from the point after a give-and-go play from Anna Kjellbin, who was making her Sceptres debut. Alex Carpenter cut Toronto’s lead in half with a tally from in tight at 10:39 of the second frame. The third period remained scoreless, and, with the 2-1 victory, the Sceptres extended their point streak to three games–– and their home point streak, which began on Jan. 25, to seven. The Sirens are now winless in five straight games on the road with the loss. Toronto currently sits just one point behind Boston for second place in the PWHL standings with six games remaining. New York remains in sixth place, eight points back from the fourth and final playoff position.

QUOTES

Toronto forward Daryl Watts on her two-goal game and scoring for the first time in five games: “I try to generate a lot of speed in the neutral zone and then carry that momentum, cut across. I think it is really challenging for the defender to have to set up or pivot, swivel their hips to try and keep playing me as I cut across. Hopefully I’m more consistent coming through the end of the season.”

Sceptres Head Coach Troy Ryan on his team’s performance: “Great to get the three points. I think we’re very happy as those are three points that are going to be important for us. I gave a message to the group after the game just about our standards… we’d like to know, or to think, that they’re better than that performance. It doesn’t take anything away from the win and the three points because there are a lot of great things from that game. I tried to give a little story about if someone new was coming to the rink tonight to see the Sceptres for the first time, could they leave the rink knowing what we do well? And I don’t think they could tonight.”

New York defender Ella Shelton on goaltender Corinne Schroeder’s performance: “She has been fantastic. You know, when she’s at the top of her game, it’s clear she gives us a chance to win a game like tonight. Toronto came out hot in the first so I can’t say enough about her and what she’s doing for our team right now.”

New York Head Coach Greg Fargo on Sarah Fillier’s physicality at the end of the game: “Sarah is a competitor; she wants to win. I think all of our players aren’t afraid to get in there and play a hard game when it’s called for. You want to channel that in the right way at the right times, but certainly, love the competitiveness and the desire to win and the fight.”

NOTABLES

Toronto’s home point streak boasts a record of 5-1-1-0 since Jan. 25 when they beat New York 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena.

New York’s last road win was Jan. 27 in Ottawa (3-0), not counting Sunday’s victory as the home team in Detroit. Four of the team’s final six games this season will be played on the road.

Daryl Watts’ two goals extended her point streak to three games (2G, 3A). It was her second multi-goal game of the season and seventh multi-point performance which is tied with teammate Hannah Miller for the league lead. She is also tied with Miller for third in league scoring with 23 points (8G, 15A) in 24 games.

Kristen Campbell has allowed two or fewer goals in seven straight starts, extending the longest such streak of her career, picking up five wins during this stretch. The Toronto goaltender is tied with Montréal’s Ann-Renée Desbiens for the league lead in games with one or fewer goals allowed (7).

Corinne Schroeder is tied with Boston’s Aerin Frankel for the league lead in games with 25 or more saves (14) after this 27 save performance in her 17th game. The New York netminder also turned aside 25 or more shots in 14 games during the inaugural season across 15 starts.

Alex Carpenter scored her ninth goal of the season, surpassing her 24-game inaugural season goal total (8) in four less games. The Sirens forward tallied on one of her game-high five shots on goal and has contributed to four of the team’s nine goals in five games against the Sceptres.

Sarah Fillier’s PWHL record goal-streak comes to an end at five games. The Sirens’ rookie also had a six-game point streak snapped – one off teammate Carpenter’s PWHL record (7).

Anna Kjellbin tallied her first point as a member of the Sceptres––an assist–– in her Toronto debut after being traded from Montréal on Mar. 13. The helper is her second of the season with the previous tally coming against Toronto at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Dec. 21, 2024.

Natalie Spooner collected her second helper of the season in her eighth game since returning from LTIR on Feb. 11. She now has four points on the season, three of which have come in her last three games played.

Ella Shelton recorded her sixth assist, moving her into a tie for fourth in scoring among defenders with 12 points.

Jaime Bourbonnais extended her point streak to three games with a secondary assist (1G, 2A). The run is tied for the longest of her career with the previous lasting from Feb. 4, 2024 to Feb. 21, 2024 during the inaugural season (4A).

New York led Toronto 35/22 in the faceoff circle with Abby Roque going 12/18 (66.7%). She leads the PWHL in faceoff win percentage (62.4%) among players with more than 25 draws (201/322).

Lauren Bernard faced her former team for the first time after being signed by New York on Mar. 10. The rookie defender recorded 5:34 on ice.

Maja Nylén Persson missed her first game of the season on the Sirens blue line and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

New York is now tied with Toronto for the league lead in games allowing the first goal (14).

The league’s two best power plays were held off the scoresheet tonight going a collective 0/8.

One of Toronto’s power plays was awarded following an unsuccessful New York Coach’s Challenge at 1:20 of the second period. The Sceptres second goal was reviewed by the on-ice officials in consultation with the PWHL Central Situation Room for potential goaltender interference. Upon review, it was determined that the goal would stand as any contact with the goaltender was minimal and occurred outside of the crease. The Sirens were assessed a delay of game penalty under PWHL Rule 38.8.

Toronto becomes the second PWHL team to reach double-digit regulation wins this season, joining first-place Montréal, who also have ten wins. The two teams were the only ones to reach the double-digit mark during the inaugural season—Toronto with 13 wins and Montréal with 10.

THREE STARS

1. Darryl Watts (TOR) 2G
2. Kristen Campbell (TOR) 27/28 SV
3. Corinne Schroeder (NY) 27/29 SV

NEW YORK – The New York Sirens today announced the signing of defender Olivia Knowles to a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) 10-day Standard Player Agreement.

“We are seizing every opportunity this league offers,” said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust. “That’s what having this kind of depth allows when unexpected situations arise. This gives Olivia the chance to step back into her role, one she knows and executes very well.”

Knowles has appeared in 10 games this season for the Sirens since joining the team from the Toronto Sceptres’ Reserve list on Dec. 6, 2024. She was briefly placed on New York’s Reserve Player list with the acquisition of fellow defender Lauren Bernard, prior to signing this 10-day contract. A native of Campbell River, BC, the 26-year-old spent the inaugural PWHL season with Toronto where she played in 20 games and recorded one assist.

Adding Knowles as another defensive option on the roster for the next three games will help the Sirens manage day-to-day injuries heading towards the international break.

ABOUT NEW YORK SIRENS

The New York Sirens is one of six teams in the newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which was founded in 2023. The PWHL began its inaugural season in January 2024 and features the best women’s hockey players in the world. The PWHL has broken multiple attendance records and holds the worldwide record for a women’s hockey game. For the latest news and information on the New York Sirens, visit newyork.thepwhl.com or follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial.

NEW YORK AND TORONTO– The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is proud to celebrate Pride with Unity Game activations across all six teams, including the unveiling of a special edition Unity Game logo designed by Hamilton, Ontario-based artist Eli, a queer and transgender creative whose work is deeply rooted in themes of identity, resilience, and self-expression.

Each game, presented by e.l.f., will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through special programming, in-game tributes, and partnerships with local and national LGBTQ+ organizations. Below are the Pride game dates:

• New York Sirens – Mar. 22 (vs. Ottawa at Prudential Center)

• Minnesota Frost – Mar. 30 (vs. Toronto at Xcel Energy Center)

• Montréal Victoire – Apr. 1 (vs. New York at Place Bell)

• Boston Fleet – Apr. 2 (vs. Ottawa at Tsongas Center)

• Ottawa Charge – Apr. 26 (vs. Montréal at TD Place)

• Toronto Sceptres – Apr. 29 (vs. New York at Coca-Cola Coliseum)

Eli’s design for the PWHL’s Pride Unity Game logo is rich with symbolism, representing the ongoing fight for visibility, self-acceptance, and equality within hockey and beyond. Each element carries a deeper meaning, tying in themes of defying societal norms and breaking free from imposed limitations with a nod to the Stonewall Riots and the fearless activists who paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights.

“My goal was to create a playful, bold image FOR the LBGTQ+ community rather than ABOUT us,” said Eli. “I aimed to bring something we’ve never seen before in a typical flag Pride logo, taking inspiration from different aspects of the queer/trans experience. The bright and bold nature of the design reflect the brightness and boldness found within the queer and trans community.”

The artwork will be featured on the PWHL’s Pride Unity Games commemorative shirt, available for purchase at in-venue locations, The Official Canada Shop of the PWHL and The Official US Shop of the PWHL. In celebration of Pride Unity Games, the PWHL is proud to make a contribution to the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC), which opened in June 2024 and serves as a living tribute to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, offering education, historical preservation, and a space for community engagement. Operated independently by Pride Live, the SNMVC is dedicated to protecting and preserving the legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion and allows visitors to experience the historic site where the fight for LGBTQ+ equality began. SNMVC founders Diana Rodriguez and Ann Marie Gothard will take part in the honorary puck drop at the New York Sirens’ Pride Game on March 22. 

For more information on the PWHL’s Pride Unity Games, please visit the website.