Minnesota would shutout Boston 3-0 to take Game 2 and even the PWHL Finals at one game a piece as the series now shifts to Minnesota.
PWHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
News
- The PWHL announced that Minnesota goaltender Maddie Rooney has been named First Star of the Week.
- Taylor Heise (MIN) and Susanna Tapani (BOS) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
- PWHL Stars of the Week – Rooney Backstops Her Way to Top Honors
Maddie Rooney backstopped Minnesota to three straight victories helping her team complete the reverse sweep, Taylor Heise earns a star for her five-point performance in four games, and Tapani notches a second OT game-winner to lift Boston into the finals in this week's Three… pic.twitter.com/aJ5RdWqnXA
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) May 20, 2024
- The PWHL announced the finalists for 2023-24 Defender of the Year.
- The finalists are Ella Shelton (NY), Erin Ambrose (MON), and Megan Keller (BOS).
These defenders have showcased an outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular season. Erin Ambrose, Megan Keller and Ella Shelton are the finalists for 2024 Defender of the Year presented by @WoodyCreekDisti!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) May 21, 2024
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Game Recaps
Minnesota v. Boston – Game 2 – 7p ET
- In Game 2 of the PWHL Finals, Boston would play host to Minnesota with the hopes of growing their series lead, and in the first period Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques would score to give Minnesota the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Jaques would net her second of the game to give Minnesota the 3-0 victory over Boston to tie the series at one game a piece. Nicole Hensley would stop all 20 shots faced to earn the shutout for Minnesota.
Today’s Games
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