Seeking victory in the Series on Thursdays and Sundays
Get ready for an electrifying showdown! The Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victory are all set to kick off the semifinals of the LPHF next week, but the contenders are yet to be revealed. Here's the lowdown on the upcoming action.
Toronto is prepped to commence their series on Wednesday at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, while Montreal will start theirs on Thursday at the Place Bell. The second games for both teams are scheduled for Friday and Sunday, respectively. These matches are part of the best-of-five series, with the victors earning a spot in the Walter Cup final.
Four teams have secured their places in the series, while the Ottawa Charge, Boston Fleet, and Minnesota Frost are locked in a tight race for the last two spots. A mere three points separate these three intense competitors. The outcome of this battle will decide the opponents forToronto and Montreal.
The regular season concludes on Saturday, and some exciting matches are scheduled for that day. Ottawa will go head-to-head with the Sceptres, Minnesota will duke it out with the Fleet, and the last-place New York Sirens will take on the Victory.
If Montreal manages to secure even a single point against the Sirens or if Toronto fails to win in regulation against the Charge, Montreal will secure the top spot. The team that clinches the top spot in the standings will have the privilege to pick their semifinal opponent and announce their decision on Sunday at 6 PM ET.
While we wait for the tentative matchups, remember that the PWHL semifinals will take place between May 7-11. Stay tuned for updates on this action-packed tournament!
PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) holds a total of six teams, consisting of Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victory, Ottawa Charge, Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, and New York Sirens. The top two seeds have already been claimed by Toronto and Montreal, and the third and fourth seeds will be determined by the remaining teams after the regular season concludes. The team that finishes first in the standings is entitled to select their semifinal opponent.
- The torch-passing semifinals of the LPHF will take place in Montreal and Toronto next week, with their respective matchups scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
- As the regular season approaches its conclusion on Saturday, Ottawa, Boston, and Minnesota are in a tense competition, all vying for the last two spots in the semifinals.
- In the proximity of the season's end, an engaging clash between Ottawa and the Toronto Sceptres, Minnesota and the Boston Fleet, and New York Sirens and the Montreal Victory is set to unfold.
- The team that ensures their place first in the standings will be granted the opportunity to choose their semifinal opponent, a decision that will be made public on Sunday at 6 PM ET.
