Minnesota Frost suffers overtime defeat in home opener

In St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, the Minnesota Frost faced off against the New York Sirens in their home opener at the Xcel Energy Center. The defending champions started strong, quickly scoring two goals in the first period. Grace Zumwinkle netted the first goal just 21 seconds into the match, followed by a second goal from team captain Kendall Coyne Schofield. Despite their strong start, the Frost lost momentum in the second period when the New York Sirens responded with a game-tying goal from Blaine native Gabby Rosenthal, marking her professional debut. The back-and-forth scoring continued with both teams going into the final period tied at 3-3. Ultimately, the game went into overtime, where the Frost fell short, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Despite the defeat, fans remained optimistic about the team's performance. Various supporters expressed their pride and excitement, noting the strong showing in the first period and their hopes for continued success throughout the season. More than 8,000 fans attended the game, celebrating not only the opener but also the team's recent inaugural season championship, which was commemorated with a Walter Cup presentation and a banner raising prior to the match. The atmosphere in the arena was electric, as passionate fans, including young players from the U10 St. Paul Saints Girls Hockey team, showed their support, fostering a sense of community and excitement for women's hockey in Minnesota.