In a stunning turn of events, the Minnesota Frost defeated the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Wednesday night, marking a historic comeback for the fourth-seeded Frost. This victory makes them the first team in the league’s two seasons to win a series in less than five games.
Game Highlights
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Early Lead: Julia Gosling staked Toronto to a 1-0 lead just five minutes into play, with her third goal of the series assisted by Emma Woods and Anna Kjellbin.
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Toronto’s Momentum:
- Hannah Miller scored at 10:33 into the second period, assisted by Natalie Spooner.
- Kendall Coyne Schofield quickly responded, cutting the deficit just 14 seconds later with his first goal of the postseason, thanks to assists from Michela Cava and Taylor Heise.
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Tying the Game:
- Kelly Pannek evened the score late in the second period, giving Minnesota momentum heading into the final minutes. She scored with just over one minute remaining, assisted by Brooke McQuigge and Mellissa Channell-Watkins.
Overtime Thrill
The game remained tied until overtime when Taylor Heise scored the winning goal after Coyne Schofield had already contributed two goals earlier in the night. This thrilling victory eliminated the Toronto Sceptres from the postseason.
Player Reactions
"We’re thrilled," said Taylor Heise after her winning goal in overtime. "It was an incredible team effort tonight."
Looking Ahead
This win marks another milestone for Minnesota as they advance further into postseason play. The team’s leadership and teamwork were evident throughout the match against tough opponents. The Frost continue to strive for greatness, demonstrating perseverance, dedication, and hard work throughout the season.
As they look forward to the next chapter, the Minnesota Frost remain united, resilient, and committed to overcoming any obstacles in their path, continuously growing and evolving as a team.
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