Montreal Victoire make their homecoming after winning Walter Cup
The Montreal Victoire celebrated their first Walter Cup victory upon returning home after defeating the Charge 4-0 in the finals. Team captain Marie-Philip Poulin expressed excitement about the win and the support from fans. The players were welcomed by enthusiastic fans as they arrived at the Verdun Auditorium, where they played their inaugural games.
- ▪The Montreal Victoire won their first Walter Cup by defeating the Charge 4-0 in Ottawa.
- ▪Marie-Philip Poulin was named the post-season MVP with eight points in nine playoff games.
- ▪Fans welcomed the team back home with cheers and celebrations at the Verdun Auditorium.
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Open this photo in gallery:Montreal Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin hoists the Walter Cup after arriving in Montreal on Thursday after winning the franchise's first championship Wednesday night.Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe victorious Montreal Victoire lifted the Walter Cup on home soil Thursday morning after winning the trophy for the first time in the team’s history.The Victoire defeated the Charge 4-0 in Ottawa on Wednesday night to take the best-of-five Professional Women’s Hockey League final in four games, making them the first Canadian team to win the Cup. Forward Alexandra Labelle said it was the “cherry on top” to win with a shutout. “It’s amazing and we’re champions,” she said.
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