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Hamilton Spectator
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa Charge's playoff hopes all come down to Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota Frost
OTTAWA - It all comes down to Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Frost for the Ottawa Charge. Win and they're in. Ottawa beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Saturday afternoon for the Charge's third consecutive win, putting them four points ahead of Minnesota for the final playoff spot in the Professional Women's Hockey League. The two teams meet in Ottawa on Wednesday in their second last game of the season and no matter what happens in the Frost's game on Sunday, a win will give the Charge their first-ever playoff berth in the league's second season. 'You get to this point in the season and the games are going to be tight,' said Charge coach Carla MacLeod. 'Everyone's fighting for everything and for our group it's no different. We don't waver in moments anymore, we just keep working. 'It's just staying true to our process, and that's been the conversation we've had over the whole season. We're just trying to get better every game and that doesn't change for us.' Ottawa has won three straight games and four of there past five. There was a three-week break in between wins two and three for the women's world championship, but the team seems to be playing their best hockey at the right time. 'There's a lot of excitement and energy to our group,' said Charge defender Jincy Roese, who sang the national anthem before Saturday's win. 'We're having a lot of fun right now.' If Minnesota loses to New York in regulation time on Sunday, the Charge would clinch a playoff spot with a single point Wednesday. Each team would have a game remaining and could tied in points still, but the Charge hold the tiebreaker with most regulation wins. A Minnesota win Sunday and the Charge will still get into the playoffs with a regulation win Wednesday. 'Every game these last few are very important now we're looking towards Minnesota Wednesday and another big three points to chase towards clinching a playoff spot,' Ottawa defender Ashton Bell said. 'I think our teams rise to these types of occasions and we're looking forward to Wednesday.' The Charge are now tied for the league lead with 11 regulation wins, but they are also second to last in the league with 11 regulation losses. It's all those overtime games that are making the difference. 'It's not any easy game out there. Every team is so good, but so are we and that's what we're understanding. We know nothing will be given to us and we'll go out there and earn it,' MacLeod sad. 'There's been non-stop pressure on us all year. This is a league that's built on pressure, because the parity is so great and every game matters. For us it's just another opportunity to go out there and do what we do.' The final regular season game next Saturday for the Charge, and they are hoping to be playing for playoff seeding, and not a playoff invitation. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 26, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa Charge's playoff hopes all come down to Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota Frost
OTTAWA – It all comes down to Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Frost for the Ottawa Charge. Win and they're in. Ottawa beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 on Saturday afternoon for the Charge's third consecutive win, putting them four points ahead of Minnesota for the final playoff spot in the Professional Women's Hockey League. The two teams meet in Ottawa on Wednesday in their second last game of the season and no matter what happens in the Frost's game on Sunday, a win will give the Charge their first-ever playoff berth in the league's second season. 'You get to this point in the season and the games are going to be tight,' said Charge coach Carla MacLeod. 'Everyone's fighting for everything and for our group it's no different. We don't waver in moments anymore, we just keep working. 'It's just staying true to our process, and that's been the conversation we've had over the whole season. We're just trying to get better every game and that doesn't change for us.' Ottawa has won three straight games and four of there past five. There was a three-week break in between wins two and three for the women's world championship, but the team seems to be playing their best hockey at the right time. 'There's a lot of excitement and energy to our group,' said Charge defender Jincy Roese, who sang the national anthem before Saturday's win. 'We're having a lot of fun right now.' If Minnesota loses to New York in regulation time on Sunday, the Charge would clinch a playoff spot with a single point Wednesday. Each team would have a game remaining and could tied in points still, but the Charge hold the tiebreaker with most regulation wins. A Minnesota win Sunday and the Charge will still get into the playoffs with a regulation win Wednesday. 'Every game these last few are very important now we're looking towards Minnesota Wednesday and another big three points to chase towards clinching a playoff spot,' Ottawa defender Ashton Bell said. 'I think our teams rise to these types of occasions and we're looking forward to Wednesday.' During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. The Charge are now tied for the league lead with 11 regulation wins, but they are also second to last in the league with 11 regulation losses. It's all those overtime games that are making the difference. 'It's not any easy game out there. Every team is so good, but so are we and that's what we're understanding. We know nothing will be given to us and we'll go out there and earn it,' MacLeod sad. 'There's been non-stop pressure on us all year. This is a league that's built on pressure, because the parity is so great and every game matters. For us it's just another opportunity to go out there and do what we do.' The final regular season game next Saturday for the Charge, and they are hoping to be playing for playoff seeding, and not a playoff invitation. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 26, 2025.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PWHL Takeover Tour Set To Play Finale In St. Louis With Critical Points On The Line
Jincy Roese and Hilary Knight watch the puck during PWHL action - Photo @ Ellen Bond The PWHL Takeover Tour is making its next stop in St. Louis, where the Ottawa Charge will take on the Boston Fleet this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. This game will give fans in Missouri their first opportunity to see the league's skill, speed, and physical play in action. Advertisement For Ottawa, this game represents a crucial opportunity to snap a tough Takeover Tour losing streak. The Charge have dropped all three of their previous Takeover Tour games this season—falling to Montreal in Quebec City, Toronto in Edmonton, and most recently, Minnesota in Raleigh. Despite their previous Takeover Tour struggles, Ottawa players are embracing the Takeover Tour experience. Goaltender Gwyneth Philips, who played a key role in their win over New York, is eager for another chance to showcase the team in front of a new audience. 'It's great to do these Takeover Tour games. I really enjoyed Raleigh, and I'm excited to go to St. Louis,' she said. This game holds extra significance for Ottawa defender Jincy Roese, who hails from O'Fallon, Missouri. Playing in front of a hometown crowd is a special moment, especially given her deep ties to growing the game in the area, as each summer, Roese runs hockey camps for young girls back home. Advertisement Both Philips and Roese have ties to the St. Louis Blues organization through Hockey Hall of Famer Al MacInnis, as Philips attended college with MacInnis's daughter, while Roese credits him for helping her take a key step in her hockey journey. It was MacInnis who called a local boys' team and encouraged them to take Roese on, giving her an opportunity to continue to develop her game. With the Takeover Tour bringing the PWHL to new cities, many fans have wondered if St. Louis could one day be home to an expansion team. It's an idea Roese would love to see become a reality. 'That would be very cool and very convenient for myself,' she said. 'I know they're doing their due diligence. I could advocate for it, but I don't make the decisions.' Across all Takeover Tour stops, a total of 106,511 fans have shown up to support the events, including the latest matchup between the New York Sirens and Minnesota Frost at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, which drew an impressive 14,288 fans—a game that helped the league surpass the one-million-fan mark. These games highlight the growing excitement and demand for professional women's hockey in new markets. Advertisement Despite the challenges they've faced this season, the Charge are staying focused on their ultimate goal. 'At the end of the day, we're here to win games and make the playoffs,' said Roese. 'We're getting paid to play hockey, and we've got a job to do.' With St. Louis set to host this weekend's showdown, Ottawa is determined to keep climbing the standings and secure a playoff spot. 'We haven't strayed from our goal,' Roese said. 'We know what it's like to have our fate in our hands and lose it. I feel good about where our team is right now.'
