Taylor Heise clinched a thrilling victory for the Minnesota Frost with an overtime goal against the Vancouver Goldeneyes. The match took place at Edmonton’s Rogers Place on Saturday afternoon, marking the third stop of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Takeover Tour.
Game Highlights
Heise scored her first goal of the season just 3:57 into overtime, securing a 3-2 win for the Frost. She expertly maneuvered into the left faceoff circle and delivered a powerful shot just beneath the crossbar.
Key Performers
- Taylor Heise – Scored the overtime winning goal.
- Abby Hustler – Added a goal for Minnesota.
- Maddie Rooney – Made 27 saves for the Frost.
- Izzy Daniel – Scored Vancouver’s only goal.
- Emerance Maschmeyer – Stopped 33 shots for the Goldeneyes.
Game Flow
The match began with early action as Minnesota capitalized on a delay of game penalty drawn by Vancouver’s Gabby Rosenthal just 54 seconds in. Hustler quickly put the Frost on the board with a shot from the slot.
Vancouver responded swiftly, with Izzy Daniel backhanding a rebound past Rooney less than two minutes later. Despite early offensive pressure, both teams struggled to maintain momentum as the game progressed.
Missed Opportunities
Vancouver had a chance to take control during a power play at 15:04 of the third period. However, against Minnesota’s struggling penalty-killing unit, they failed to register a single shot on goal.
Despite facing a barrage of shots, Maschmeyer’s performance kept the Goldeneyes in contention, especially during a critical late-game sequence where she faced intense pressure from Minnesota’s Britta Curl-Salemme.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Goals | Saves | Pens Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Frost | 3 | 27 | 3 |
| Vancouver Goldeneyes | 2 | 33 | 2 |
Upcoming Events
The game at Edmonton was the first of two appearances for the PWHL in the city this season, with the next event scheduled for April 7, 2026. The Takeover Tour consists of a total of 16 neutral-site regular-season games, showcasing women’s hockey outside its traditional markets.
Notably, last season’s Ottawa-Toronto matchup in Edmonton attracted an impressive crowd of 17,518 spectators, highlighting the growing support for women’s hockey.
