Sirens top Frost 4-1 in front of record crowd for women’s pro hockey game in US
Sirens top Frost 4-1 in front of record crowd for women’s pro hockey game in US
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson and New York defenseman Lauren Bernard battle for the puck during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York goaltender Corinne Schroeder stops a shot in front of Minnesota forward Brooke McQuigge during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Katy Knoll keeps the puck away from New York forward Noora Tulus during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson moves the puck up the ice during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds up a sign indicating a desire for Detroit to get a PWHL team during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Fans reacts during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds a sign indicating a desire for an PWHL team to come to Detroit during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins and New York forward Gabby Rosenthal battle for the puck during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle tosses a puck to a fan after it was announced that the game brought the total fan attendance to over one million during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York forward Elizabeth Giguère hits the ice while trying to keep the puck away from Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson and New York defenseman Lauren Bernard battle for the puck during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson and New York defenseman Lauren Bernard battle for the puck during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York goaltender Corinne Schroeder stops a shot in front of Minnesota forward Brooke McQuigge during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York goaltender Corinne Schroeder stops a shot in front of Minnesota forward Brooke McQuigge during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Katy Knoll keeps the puck away from New York forward Noora Tulus during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Katy Knoll keeps the puck away from New York forward Noora Tulus during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson moves the puck up the ice during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Claire Thompson moves the puck up the ice during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds up a sign indicating a desire for Detroit to get a PWHL team during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds up a sign indicating a desire for Detroit to get a PWHL team during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Fans reacts during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Fans reacts during the second period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds a sign indicating a desire for an PWHL team to come to Detroit during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
A fan holds a sign indicating a desire for an PWHL team to come to Detroit during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins and New York forward Gabby Rosenthal battle for the puck during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins and New York forward Gabby Rosenthal battle for the puck during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle tosses a puck to a fan after it was announced that the game brought the total fan attendance to over one million during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Minnesota forward Grace Zumwinkle tosses a puck to a fan after it was announced that the game brought the total fan attendance to over one million during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York forward Elizabeth Giguère hits the ice while trying to keep the puck away from Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
New York forward Elizabeth Giguère hits the ice while trying to keep the puck away from Minnesota defenseman Mellissa Channell-Watkins during the first period of a PWHL game between the New York Sirens and the Minnesota Frost, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
DETROIT (AP) — Paetyn Levis scored a tiebreaking goal late in the first period and Corinne Schroeder stopped 33 shots, lifting the New York Sirens to a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Frost on Sunday night.
The game drew 14,288 fans, setting an attendance record for a professional women’s hockey game in the United States.
The game was part of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Takeover Tour.
Minnesota’s Grace Zumwinkle scored 6:08 into the game and Nicole Hensley made 20 saves.
Jaime Bourbonnais pulled the Sirens into a 1-all tie midway through the first period and Sarah Fillier added an empty-net goal late in the game.
Takeaways
Sirens: With a two-goal lead after the first period, New York was able to play conservatively to keep the cushion.
Frost: While 34 shots is a high number, Minnesota did not have a lot of quality scoring chances.
Key moment
During the first period, the PWHL announced more than 1 million fans have attended games since the league made its debut last season. Players from both teams gave fans in the stands pucks that commemorated the milestone.
Key stat
Schroeder stopped 20 of 21 shots through two periods, setting the Sirens up for the victory.
Up next
New York plays at Toronto on Wednesday night. Minnesota hosts Montreal on March 26.
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