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Minnesota Makes History by Winning Inaugural PWHL Walter Cup

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Minnesota's victory in the PWHL championship game has hockey fans buzzing! Find out how they secured the title in a thrilling showdown against Boston.

In a nail-biting finale, PWHL Minnesota emerged victorious over Boston to claim the inaugural Walter Cup in a historic championship match. The intense series culminated in a gripping Game 5 showdown, with Minnesota showcasing exceptional skill and determination to secure a 3-0 win. Goalkeeper Nicole Hensley's standout performance with 17 saves was crucial in sealing the victory for Minnesota, making her a hero in the hearts of fans.

The PWHL Final between Minnesota and Boston was filled with anticipation and excitement as both teams battled fiercely for the title. With high stakes and emotions running high, the series provided hockey enthusiasts with unforgettable moments and edge-of-the-seat action. Minnesota's triumphant victory not only highlighted their prowess on the ice but also marked a significant milestone in the history of the Professional Women's Hockey League.

As the celebrations begin in Minnesota, the city revels in the glory of being the first-ever champions of the PWHL Walter Cup. Fans across the league are buzzing with excitement and pride, celebrating this momentous win that will be etched in the annals of women's hockey history. The inaugural season of the PWHL has set the stage for a thrilling future, with teams like Minnesota and Boston raising the bar for excellence in women's professional hockey.

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PWHL Minnesota defeats Boston to win inaugural Walter Cup (CTV News)

Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston ...

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PWHL Final: Storylines to watch ahead of series-clinching Game 5 (Sportsnet.ca)

After the high drama that closed out Game 4 of the PWHL Final, Minnesota and Boston are set to square off one more time. No matter how the deciding contest ...

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Schreiter: We've seen a bit of everything in the PWHL Final leading ... (TSN)

AJ and Graham are joined by Michaela Schreiter from She's Got Game to discuss the formation of the Northern Super League, the PWHL Final going to a 5th and ...

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Minnesota defeats Boston to capture PWHL's inaugural Walter Cup (TSN)

Minnesota etched their names in history as the inaugural Walter Cup champions on Wednesday, defeating Boston 3-0 to win Game 5 of the PWHL Finals.

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Minnesota Wins PWHL's First Ever Walter Cup (The Hockey News)

PWHL Minnesota won the first ever PWHL championship capturing the Walter Cup with a 3-0 win in a deciding game five.

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PWHL's Game 5 marks an exciting moment for Boston โ€” and ... (wgbh.org)

Excitement is building among fans of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Boston team, as the team prepares for Game 5 of the first-ever league finals ...

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Relive the best plays and moments from the inaugural PWHL season (TSN)

Ahead of the winner-take-all Game 5 between Boston and Minnesota for the Walter Cup, relive the best plays and moments from the inaugural...

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PWHL Minnesota lifts Walter Cup as league's first champion with ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

After a championship-winning goal was overturned in Game 4, Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 in the deciding game to bring the first Walter Cup to the State of ...

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Minnesota blanks Boston to become PWHL's 1st-ever Walter Cup ... (CBC.ca)

Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston ...

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Trio of Mavericks Win PWHL Title As Minnesota Wins Walter Cup (Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics)

ST. PAUL, Minn. โ€“ Former Minnesota State women's hockey standouts, Claire Butorac (2018-23), Brooke Bryant (2018-23) and Brittyn Fleming (2017-2022) all ...

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5 Things To Watch In Game 5 Of The Inaugural PWHL Finals (The Hockey News)

The Walter Cup is on the line. For the first time ever, players from a PWHL team will hoist the championship trophy and forever be etched in history as the ...

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Boston-Minnesota set to square off in winner-takes-all Game 5 for ... (CBS Boston)

The Pro Women's Hockey League will crown its first-ever champion on Wednesday night, with PWHL Boston hosting PWHL Minnesota in a winner-takes-all Game 5 at ...

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PWHL finals: How to watch Minnesota vs. Boston in Game 5 on FOX ... (FOX 9)

A big game is happening for Minnesota's Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team on Wednesday night as they play in Boston for the first-ever Walter ...

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PWHL Boston plays for the first-ever Walter Cup tonight. Here's how ... (WBUR)

PWHL Boston and Minnesota compete Wednesday night at Lowell's Tsongas Center in a final game to see which team will snag the professional women's hockey ...

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Perfect Night To Make History For PWHL Minnesota (The Hockey News)

Taylor Heise won the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP award, going from first-overall pick to first-ever playoff MVP. She scored two goals in game five against Toronto, ...

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Minnesota defeats Boston in Game 5 to capture inaugural Walter ... (USA TODAY)

PWHL Minnesota defeated Boston 3-0 in Game 5 to win the first Walter Cup and Professional Women's Hockey League title.

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PWHL Minnesota makes history with inaugural Walter Cup win (Sportsnet.ca)

On Wednesday night in Boston, history was made, and in the most fitting way. Minnesota won the inaugural Walter Cup led by captain Kendall Coyne Schofield, ...

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PWHL Finals: Minnesota 3, Boston 0 (TSN)

Liz Schepers opened the scoring and Minnesota would add two more goals in the third. While Nicole Hensley made just 17 saves for the...

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Minnesota wins inaugural PWHL championship, takes home Walter ... (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Minnesota beat Boston on Wednesday night, winning Game 5 and the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League.

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Minnesota beats Boston 3-0, wins inaugural Walter Cup as ... (CTV News)

Minnesota won the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday night, getting 17 saves from Nicole Hensley to beat Boston ...

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PWHL Minnesota defeats Boston to win inaugural Walter Cup (CityNews Edmonton)

Minnesota has made history as the first-ever PWHL champions with a 3-0 win over Boston, punctuated as captain Kendall Coyne Schofield hammered a slap shot into ...

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PWHL Minnesota defeats Boston to win inaugural Walter Cup (CityNews Ottawa)

Minnesota has made history as the first-ever PWHL champions with a 3-0 win over Boston, punctuated as captain Kendall Coyne Schofield hammered a slap shot into ...

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PWHL Minnesota championship celebration being held in St. Paul ... (FOX 9)

After winning the inaugural PWHL Championship on Wednesday, PWHL Minnesota will host a celebration in St. Paul on Friday evening.

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Parade, celebrations set for PWHL Minnesota after historic ... (WCCO)

PWHL Minnesota won the Walter Cup in Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday night in the league's inaugural championship, and the State of Hockey is ready to ...

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Around the NHL: Chris Tanev left Game 4, PWHL Minnesota won ... (Flames Nation)

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