Walter Cup Playoffs: Top Teams Clash

0:00It's April 30th. This is NHL News Today Team News, powered by AI. The PWHL Walter Cup playoffs are about to drop, starting April 30th with four powerhouse teams battling it out. Top seed Montreal Victoir picked a defending champs, Minnesota Frost, after sweeping them in the regular season. Meanwhile, second place Boston Fleet faces fourth seed Ottawa Charge, who won most of their head-to-head matchups this year. Wellsback stronger after last year's early exit, led by Captain Marie Phillip Polin and trade star Abby Roke, both with 22 points. Their goalie Anne Renee Desvians tops the league stats. Boston's rebounding fast with elite net-minder Erin Frankel and a shut-down defense duo. Minnesota's offense explodes behind Kelly Panic's 16 goals, while Ottawa relies on balance scoring from Brienne Jenner and Gritty Rookies. Fans are buzzing over these rematches and breakout stories. Canada was still stinging from last year's final loss, and everyone's eyeing goalies

1:02like Desvians and Frankel to Steel series. These squads mix vets with fresh talent, setting up intense rivalries that could redefine the league. First round schedules are locked. Boston Ottawa kicks off Thursday April 30th at 5 p.m. Mountain time in Lowell, Massachusetts with Game 2. Saturday May 2nd there too. Montreal Minnesota starts later. Saturday May 2nd at 12 p.m. in Laval, Quebec. Expect fireworks as these teams chase the cup tune in because the puck's dropping soon and anything can happen in playoff hockey.