Brianne Jenner netted two goals as the Ottawa Charge triumphed over the Minnesota Frost with a 5-2 victory on Saturday afternoon. The Charge, who have now won four consecutive games, secured only their second regulation win of the season.
In addition to Jenner’s performance, Emily Clark, Sarah Wozniewicz, and Kateřina Mrázová also found the net for Ottawa, while Gwyneth Philips made 24 saves. Jenner sealed the win with an empty-net goal late in the game.
For the Frost, Kelly Pannek and Britta Curl-Salemme scored, with Maddie Rooney making 17 saves. The Charge opened the scoring early in the first period, but the Frost quickly responded with a power-play goal in the second.
Ottawa then took control in the second period, scoring three goals in a span of just over six minutes. Clark’s highlight-reel goal, Wozniewicz’s tally, and Mrazova’s power-play goal put the Charge in a commanding position. The Frost managed to score late in the period, narrowing the gap.
Key takeaways from the game include Ottawa’s confidence and aggression in the offensive zone, while Minnesota struggled with Ottawa’s speed and defensive positioning. A notable stat was Clark scoring her first point of the season, and a key moment was Philips making crucial saves in the third period.
Looking ahead, Ottawa will face the Vancouver Goldeneyes, while Minnesota will take on the Montreal Victoire in their upcoming games.