Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final

Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final | iNFOnews.ca
Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

LAVAL — The Montreal Victoire can grab a commanding lead in the Walter Cup final when they host the Ottawa Charge tonight.

Montreal has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series for the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.

Abby Roque put away the overtime winner as the Victoire beat Ottawa 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1.

Roque’s heroics were only possible after Nicole Gosling tied the game 2-2 with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation.

The Minnesota Frost won the first two Walter Cups.

Montreal finished atop the regular-season standings, with the Charge placing fourth in the eight-team league.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2026.

Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final | iNFOnews.ca
Montreal Victoire’s Abby Roque (centre) celebrates her goal against the Ottawa Charge with teammates during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que., on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Related Articles