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Frost open PWHL playoffs seeking to three-peat, with semifinals featuring familiar mix of contenders
- The Minnesota Frost pursue a third straight Walter Cup as they open playoffs versus Montreal Victoire.
- Montreal Victoire, led by Ann-Renee Desbiens, finished strong but has yet to win a playoff series.
- Boston Fleet return with a new coach and a revamped lineup after Hilary Knight’s departure.
- Ottawa Charge clinched a playoff berth and welcome back coach Carla MacLeod.
- Maddie Rooney and Nicole Hensley split goalie duties for Minnesota in the regular season.
- Kelly Pannek led the Frost with 16 goals and 33 points to top the league charts.
- Victoire boasted strong home performance with 11-1-1 mark at home this season.
- Vast playoff field includes Boston Fleet and Ottawa Charge as contenders beyond Minnesota and Montreal.
- The Frost’s veteran core remains, despite offseason departures by key defenders.
- MVP candidate Pannek and top scorers Heise and Curl-Salemme powered Minnesota’s offense this season.
- Final playoff matchups will determine parity after a season highlighting league expansion and growth.
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