DETROIT — In a thrilling showdown on Sunday night, Paetyn Levis netted a decisive goal late in the first period to help propel the New York Sirens to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Frost. Corinne Schroeder was stellar in goal, making 33 saves to secure the win.
The match attracted a massive crowd of 14,288, setting a new attendance record for a professional women’s hockey game in the United States as part of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Takeover Tour.
Minnesota’s Grace Zumwinkle opened the scoring with a goal 6 minutes and 8 seconds into the game, while Nicole Hensley, the Frost’s goalie, stopped 20 shots. However, Jaime Bourbonnais ensured the Sirens leveled the game halfway through the first period. Adding to the Sirens’ tally, Sarah Fillier secured an empty-net goal late in the game to cement their triumph.
Observations:
For the Sirens, establishing a two-goal lead by the end of the first period allowed them to adopt a more defensive strategy, maintaining their advantage through the game. On the other hand, despite Minnesota managing to take 34 shots, their chances to score were not significantly threatening.
Highlight:
The game was marked by the PWHL’s announcement that over 1 million fans have attended their games since the league’s inception last season. Players celebrated this milestone by giving fans pucks as commemorative souvenirs.
Statistics:
Corinne Schroeder’s excellent performance saw her stopping 20 out of 21 shots in the first two periods, setting up the Sirens for the commanding win.
What’s next:
The Sirens will face off against Toronto on Wednesday night, while the Frost are set to host Montreal on March 26.
