PWHL Minnesota defeated Boston in Game 5 to win the inaugural Walter Cup, becoming the league's first champion. The team celebrated with a 35-pound silver Tiffany trophy in front of 6,309 fans. Players and staff will be celebrated at an event in St. Paul. The victory was a result of an all-around team effort, with captain Kendall Coyne leading the team to success. The league is now looking ahead to Year 2, focusing on branding, innovation, and potential expansion.
Minnesota dominated Wednesday’s Game 5 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Finals against Boston to win the title in the league's inaugural season. @JoeSmithNHL on the championship being a symbol for something more ⤵️ https://t.co/mpwxsDAarO https://t.co/2l1jf4tpOF
When @PWHL_Minnesota lost in heartbreaking fashion Sunday, @NatalieDarwitz saw the narrative. "Oh, the Minnesota curse." A look at how they flipped the script + became champs, with an all-night celebration that included @KendallCoyne on top of a bar https://t.co/ZdAmXBSO1S
From heartbreak to heroes: How PWHL champs hope to 'turn the mojo' for Minnesota sports ⤵️ https://t.co/cFJ6VWfLvZ
We out here ready to celebrate YOUR Walter Cup Champs @PWHL_Minnesota https://t.co/FwmvB7aNnO
Congratulations to our Minnesota @Timberwolves on an amazing season. Thank you for bringing our community together. Every Minnesotan will be rooting for you come October! https://t.co/EVX7RCTPhy
A message for Minnesota 😂 https://t.co/6Rxnt5KfI9
PWHL Minnesota fans are thriving right now with this championship team https://t.co/pJMTMqK3i3
Put this on a loop 🔁 for us @PWHL_Minnesota fans https://t.co/hlHATASknU
Congratulations to @PWHL_Minnesota for becoming the inaugural champions of the Walter Cup! https://t.co/h1pq4F1KI1
The inaugural season of the PWHL was a success. On the latest episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, @hailey_salvian discusses the storybook ending for Minnesota and what’s to come for the league in the future. 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/ZheVUuPCZ3 https://t.co/lITnCv762B
A must read for any Minnesota and PWHL fan https://t.co/dKHhd0aKqj
PWHL Minnesota raised the first ever Walter Cup last night and they did it because of an all-around team effort. Find out more in my latest for @TheHockeyWriter https://t.co/4wim1m2afn
A 3-0 victory over Boston saw Minnesota claim the inaugural championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League. READ MORE: https://t.co/6tEmS8OcEK https://t.co/6tEmS8OcEK
Safe to say Minnesota enjoyed winning their first ever PWHL championship last night 🍾 🏆 https://t.co/UURSO2q2dF
The inaugural season of the PWHL is in the books. So how can the league keep the momentum rolling next year? ◽️ Get the branding right ◽️ Keep innovating ◽️ Expansion alternatives @hailey_salvian has more ⤵️ https://t.co/MjLFXe3geh https://t.co/7X2slG3DWC
An incredible first @thepwhlofficial season in the books. Congrats to @pwhl_minnesota and their captain @kendallcoyne on capturing the first Walter Cup! What a year for women’s hockey!
The PWHL’s first season is over. What worked, and what are the top priorities for Year 2? 🔗 https://t.co/vjhvYtBvnA
.@PWHL_Minnesota wins the Walter Cup, beating Boston 3-0 to become the league's first champion 🏆 Players celebrated with the 35-pound silver Tiffany trophy in front of 6,309 fans. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/UHSsxy2bcA
After a thrilling five game series, Minnesota’s first professional women’s hockey team shutout Boston to secure a historic trophy. Congratulations to @PWHL_Minnesota for winning the inaugural Walter Cup last night! https://t.co/dnsg616VMC
Just got home after 10 days on the road for the PWHL Finals. An incredible season I’m so happy that I got to cover. Two stories this morning: On the first-ever Walter Cup win and what comes next for the PWHL. https://t.co/3Fl5Tf8lfA https://t.co/HdqlGHlqPb
What a first year for the PWHL. 👏 https://t.co/CJFCvZm50t
ICYMI, come celebrate your champion @PWHL_Minnesota squad tomorrow (Friday) from 5-7 in what I call the Herb Brooks corridor. Players and staff will be on hand +music, Photo Booth and probably some special hardware on display too. https://t.co/vNGDju3GdD
There will be a celebration in St. Paul Friday night for @PWHL_Minnesota - the inaugural Walter Cup champs https://t.co/sHScygEllC
Congrats to Clair, Sophie and Liz — as well as the entire Minnesota team — on capturing the first PWHL championship! https://t.co/5yzWjfvrgs
Shout-out to @hailey_salvian for relentlessly terrific PWHL coverage all season. With the Walter Cup in Minnesota's hands, here's her overview of Year 1 and a lookahead to Year 2: https://t.co/sXxcmjBbqo
PWHL Minnesota defeats Boston to win inaugural Walter Cup https://t.co/TYIxpQd0NI
From @KenzieTSN & @cherylpounder - How Minnesota recovered in Game 5 and shut out Boston to capture the Walter Cup in the inaugural PWHL season: https://t.co/AlSdFyNuLM
Congrats to @PWHL_Minnesota and their captain @KendallCoyne There are moments in life that are so well deserved, and also just so meant to be. Thx to all the supporters for an amazing 1st season. What a ride, and glad to have jumped on board. #grateful #lucky 💜 @thepwhlofficial https://t.co/vucOFDSKPL