Seattle Torrent's Olympians Fight for Playoff Spot

0:00With the NHL today, March 4th, the professional women's hockey league is halfway through its third season, picking up right after the 20-26 Winter Olympics ended. The Seattle Torn, the league's newest expansion team, offers plenty of reasons to tune in, now that games resume this week. Six Torn players competed at the Olympics, bringing back momentum. Julia Gosling scored five points for Canada in seven games and lead Seattle with 13 points over 15 games. Anita Tezra Lova, anchor defense for Czechia, leading her team in penalty minutes despite no points there. Team USA stars made big impacts too. Captain Hillary Knight tallied six points in her fifth Olympics, including the dramatic tie and goal in the gold medal final despite a torn knee. Ligamin, she's now sideline long-term. Alex Carpenter and Hannah Bilka added offensive punch with six and seven points respectively, mirroring their strong club play. Veterans like Jesse Eldridge, with eleven points and goalie Karin Schroeder, holding

1:01league shut-out records, provides stability. Rookies, such as Hannah Murphy and Net, with a 0.918 save percentage and emerging forwards keep things competitive amid a mix of grit and skill. And skill, Seattle sits last with 16 points after a recent loss to Toronto, but the playoff race is tight, one win could tie them for the final spot. They hit the road March 4 against Ottawa, with 15 games left to surge up the standings. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.