Hometown hero Rebecca Leslie helping power Ottawa Charge in PWHL playoffs
Ottawa-born Ottawa Charge forward Rebecca Leslie, signs autographs outside of TD Place Arena, ahead of Tuesdays shutout win against Montreal Victoire. Ottawa. May 13, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa).
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