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Minnesota Frost Defeat Vancouver Goldeneyes, Rooney with 19 Saves
Maddie Rooney's 19 saves supported the Minnesota Frost's 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Saturday. The Frost now leads the Professional Women's Hockey League standings.
The Minnesota Frost's 3-1 win over the Vancouver Goldeneyes was supported by Natalie Buchbinder, Kelly Pannek, and Britta Curl-Salemme, who each scored. Buchbinder's goal came late in the first period, while Pannek's came with 30 seconds remaining in the second. Curl-Salemme's empty-netter sealed the game. Goaltender Maddie Rooney made 19 saves. The Frost's record is now 11-3-3-4, putting them at 42 points. Minnesota's goals-against average is 0.98, which is fourth-best in the league.
Key Facts
- The Minnesota Frost defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 3-1 on Saturday.
- Maddie Rooney made 19 saves for Minnesota.
- Natalie Buchbinder scored her first of the season.
- Kelly Pannek scored her league-leading 12th goal.
- Britta Curl-Salemme scored an empty-net goal.
- The Frost are in first place in the PWHL standings.
- Minnesota has won five games in a row.
- Both teams had four power play opportunities.