In an exciting overtime finish, Taylor Heise scored her first goal of the season, leading the Minnesota Frost to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The game took place at Rogers Place in Edmonton as part of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Takeover Tour.
Game Highlights
- Final Score: Minnesota Frost 2, Vancouver Goldeneyes 1
- Goal Timing: Heise’s goal was scored 3:57 into overtime.
- Attendance: The match attracted 10,645 fans, primarily supporting Vancouver.
- Teams’ Records: Frost now stands at 3-1-1-2, while Goldeneyes are 2-1-1-4.
Scoring Summary
The game started with a high pace. Just 54 seconds in, Gabby Rosenthal of Vancouver received a delay of game penalty. Minnesota capitalized quickly, with Abby Hustler scoring from the slot just 24 seconds later. Vancouver responded just two minutes after with Izzy Daniel netting a rebound goal.
After the initial scoring flurry, both teams experienced a long stretch without goals. Despite several opportunities, neither team converted, with standout goaltending from Maddie Rooney for Minnesota, who made 27 saves, and Emerance Maschmeyer for Vancouver, who stopped 33 shots.
Power Play Misses
In a pivotal moment of the third period, Vancouver enjoyed a power play opportunity but was unable to register a single shot on goal against a struggling Minnesota penalty kill. The Goldeneyes had several chances to take the lead, particularly in the final minutes, but could not break through.
Upcoming Matches
The game was part of a 16-stop PWHL Takeover Tour, with another visit to Edmonton scheduled for April 7, 2026. This matchup marked the second Tour stop in the city this season.
Fans have eagerly awaited the continuation of this exciting league, which offers neutral-site regular-season games outside traditional team cities. Last season, a game in Edmonton drew a record crowd, highlighting the community’s growing interest in women’s hockey.
