On March 13, 2026, Minnesota Frost achieved a decisive 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent. This match took place at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, MN, drawing a season-high crowd of 11,120 fans for the team’s first home game since the Olympic break.
Frost’s Scoring Highlights
The scoring began early in the first period. Just 2:30 into the game, rookie Peyton Anderson netted his first Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) goal with a top-shelf backhander, assisted by Élizabeth Giguère, who also recorded her first point for the team. Abby Hustler increased the lead to 2-0 at 17:28 of the first period.
Klára Hymlárová extended the advantage to 3-0 at 15:22 in the second period, capitalizing on a no-look pass from Britta Curl-Salemme.
Seattle’s Response
Seattle managed to cut the deficit at 8:19 in the third with a power play goal by Lexie Adzija. However, the Frost sealed their victory with an empty-net goal from top scorer Taylor Heise at 19:13, marking her 20th point of the season.
Goaltending Performances
- Maddie Rooney of Minnesota secured her fifth consecutive win with 28 saves.
- Corinne Schroeder, goaltender for Seattle, made 27 saves but took the loss.
Upcoming Matches
The Minnesota Frost, now on a two-game winning streak, will head to Denver to face the New York Sirens on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Seattle Torrent will travel to Toronto for a match against the Sceptres on the same day.
Coaches’ Insights
Coach Ken Klee of Minnesota emphasized the team’s depth and the importance of line changes leading to successful gameplay. He expressed excitement about Élizabeth Giguère’s contributions in her first full game back from injury.
On the other side, Seattle’s Coach Steve O’Rourke acknowledged the team’s need to start collecting points during their road trip, looking ahead to the game against Toronto.
Noteworthy Statistics
- This victory marked the Frost’s third consecutive win against the Torrent this season.
- They have earned points in eight of their last nine games.
- Seattle’s loss extends their road losing streak to five games.
- Peyton Anderson’s goal was particularly significant as it came in just his 18th career game.
Player Highlights
- Taylor Heise became the first player in the PWHL this season to reach 20 points.
- Abby Hustler has scored in both home games against Seattle and has a total of four points against them this season.
- Klára Hymlárová surpassed her previous season totals with her contribution in this game.
This impressive performance solidified Minnesota Frost’s position in the league, showcasing a strong roster and promising momentum as they move forward in the season.
