Minnesota Wins Inaugural PWHL Walter Cup with 3-0 Victory Over Boston in Game 5

May 30, 2024, 01:41 AM

In a dramatic conclusion to the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Finals, Minnesota secured the inaugural Walter Cup with a 3-0 victory over Boston in Game 5. The decisive match took place on Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center in Lowell before a sellout crowd of 6,309 fans. Liz Schepers opened the scoring in the second period, followed by a third-period goal from Michela Cava, and an empty-netter from Kendall Coyne Schofield, one of the league’s founding players. The series had been closely contested, with Boston forcing the final game after a double-overtime win in Game 4. Minnesota's historic win marks a significant milestone in the PWHL's first season, highlighting the league's rapid growth and rising popularity in women's sports.