Insights from League History’s Longest Shootout

The Boston Fleet faced a challenging contest against the Ottawa Charge, resulting in their second loss of the season. However, this match was notable for being the longest shootout in Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) history, providing the Fleet a valuable point despite the defeat.

Highlights from the Longest Shootout in PWHL History

The game concluded with a score of 3-2 in favor of the Ottawa Charge, following a lengthy shootout after a scoreless overtime. Each team took eight shots during the shootout, which stretched the limits of endurance and skill.

Notable Performances

• Aerin Frankel: The Fleet’s goaltender, Frankel, managed to stop five out of eight shots, putting her season record at 4-2 in shootouts.
• Gwyneth Philips: The Ottawa goaltender excelled, saving six of eight shots, marking her first career shootout victory.

Key Players in the Matchup

This game showcased a high-level goaltending duel between Aerin Frankel and Gwyneth Philips, both former teammates on Team USA and the Northeastern Huskies. Their performances set the tone for an intense battle, reflecting their elite status in the league.

Philips had come into the game with a 4-4-0 record and a 0.930 save percentage, while Frankel boasted a remarkable 0.963 save percentage, ranking her among the league’s top goalies.

Standout Rookie Contributions

Rookie Haley Winn made headlines by scoring her first PWHL goal. Together with Captain Megan Keller, she solidified her defensive presence. Before this game, Winn had accumulated four assists, ranking second among all rookies.

Emotional Homecoming

Zoe Boyd, a Fleet defender, returned to Ottawa to face her former team. During her two seasons with the Charge, she made a significant impact, contributing six assists in 39 games. After the game, Boyd expressed her fondness for the city and its fans, emphasizing the special feeling of returning.

Statistics and Rankings

Boston’s roster includes several impressive rookie performances, leading the league in scoring contributions. Key statistics include:

• Haley Winn: 1 goal, 4 assists this season.
• Abby Newhook: 3 goals, leading among rookies.
• Fleet rookies combined: 9 goals and 15 points so far.

Currently, the Fleet ranks first in the league with 19 points from six wins, one overtime loss, and one regulation loss. They are followed closely by the Toronto Sceptres. Boston’s defense has been formidable, allowing only 11 goals this season, second only to the Montreal Victorie with 10 allowed.

Looking Ahead

The Fleet’s next matchup is against the Vancouver Goldeneyes on January 3. As they strive to maintain their strong start to the season, all eyes will be on more thrilling performances and potential records in the PWHL.