Marie-Philip Poulin recently celebrated her wife Laura Stacey’s 32nd birthday on May 5. The following day, Poulin made a crucial goal during the third period of overtime. This goal helped their team, the Montreal Force, equalize their semi-final series at 1-1.
Heartfelt Birthday Gesture
In a lighthearted moment during a recent interview on the official Women’s Professional Hockey League podcast, Poulin joked about her goal being part of her gift to Laura. She humorously noted that she had momentarily forgotten to give her a proper present.
Match Highlights
The May 6 game between the Force and the Frost took place at Place Bell in Montreal. The match was thrilling for fans as Poulin scored the only goal around 11:25 PM, assisted by Abby Roque and Laura Stacey.
Upcoming Game Information
The next match in the series is set for Thursday, May 7, at 7 PM. It will be held at the Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, USA.
Return from Injury
Poulin was absent from the game lineup since March 15 due to an undisclosed injury. She made her comeback at the end of April, just in time for the playoffs. Although she missed ten games, her return was crucial for her team’s playoff run. Fans noted she still showed signs of pain during the May 5 match.
- Birthday: Laura Stacey, 32 years old, celebrated on May 5.
- Key Goal: Poulin scored on May 6 to tie the series.
- Next Game: May 7 at Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota.
- Poulin’s Injury: Missed 10 games, returned late April.
Fans can look forward to more exciting games as the playoffs continue. Stay updated with El-Balad for further coverage on this thrilling series.
