Poulin’s power-play goal lifts Victoire past Frost, Montreal to play Ottawa in final

The Montreal Victoire have advanced to their first Walter Cup final after defeating the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in the decisive fifth game of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the winning goal on a power play early in the third period, securing a matchup against the Ottawa Charge in the final. This victory marks the first time the Frost have lost a game when facing elimination. The game was postponed from Monday due to player safety concerns over an illness. Despite Minnesota’s strong efforts, Montreal’s goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens made crucial saves to maintain the lead. Catherine Dubois also scored for Montreal, while Samantha Cogan scored for Minnesota. The final promises to crown the league’s first Canadian champion. QUESTION: How might the success of the Montreal Victoire in reaching the Walter Cup final inspire young athletes in Canada?