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As the Professional Women’s Hockey League prepares for a major expansion, the Minnesota Frost must navigate a tight roster crunch that could reshape its championship‑contending lineup.
The 2025‑26 salary guide from the PWHL Players Association reveals a broad pay spectrum among Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey players, comparing earnings to state and national medians and highlighting both top earners and those on the league minimum.
The Montreal Victoire clinched the inaugural Walter Cup, marking a watershed moment for women’s professional hockey. The victory coincides with an aggressive expansion plan that will bring new teams to North American markets, even as the league grapples with scheduling and player‑payment challenges.
The Grand Rapids Griffins clinched a 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Wolves, while the Vegas Golden Knights’ appeal was denied, resulting in a draft‑pick forfeiture and a coach’s fine. At the same time, the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced San Jose as its newest franchise, and two Minnesota Frost players emerged as finalists for the Forward of the Year award.
The Professional Women's Hockey League has revealed its three finalists for the 2026 Forward of the Year award, highlighting record‑breaking seasons from Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek, and Ottawa Charge’s Brianne Jenner.
Montréal leads the Walter Cup Finals 2-0, with Game 3 set for May 18 at Canadian Tire Centre. Marie-Philip Poulin's seven playoff points put her within reach of a record, while a goaltending duel and a potential Canadian championship loom.
The Frost secured a 2-1 win in Game 5, with Liz Schepers scoring the overtime winner, while journalist Heather Rule shares her lifelong love of the sport.
The Montreal Victoire overcame the Minnesota Frost in a five‑game semifinal that featured hat tricks, ejections, triple‑overtime drama and a sudden illness postponement, securing their first ever finals appearance against the Ottawa Charge.
The Minnesota Frost saw their Walter Cup title defense close with a 2‑1 loss to the Montréal Victoire in Game 5, a match delayed by illness concerns but still delivering dramatic moments.