Vancouver Goldeneyes open their season with a dramatic 4–3 overtime win against Seattle Torrent in front of a roaring sold-out crowd.
Electric Energy From the Start
The Pacific Coliseum shook with excitement on Friday night as the Vancouver Goldeneyes skated out for their first-ever home game, and the crowd was ready. The seats were packed. The fans were loud. The PWHL had officially kicked off another season.
Canadian soccer icon Christine Sinclair handled the ceremonial puck drop, and hockey star Meghan Agosta, with three Olympic golds to her name, presented it to her. Right then, everyone knew the night would feel special.
A Back-and-Forth Battle
Seattle struck first. Julia Gosling found the net early in the opening period. But soon, the Goldeneyes answered back. Sarah Nurse scored at 17:41, and the arena absolutely exploded with noise. Still, Seattle wasn’t finished. Gosling struck again before the period ended, and just like that, Seattle led 2–1.
However, when the third period arrived, everything changed. Gabby Rosenthal tied the game only seconds in. Then, the momentum swung again. Hannah Bilka scored for Seattle and gave her team the lead.
But Vancouver refused to back down. Claire Thompson fired home the equalizer, and the score moved to 3–3. Then, with overtime close and pressure rising, fans held their breath.
Overtime Magic
As the puck dropped in overtime, hearts raced. Pass after pass, every movement felt urgent. Then, at 1:36 into overtime, Abby Boreen slipped the puck past the Seattle goalie. In that instant, everything stopped and then everything erupted. The crowd roared. Players hugged. The first home game ended in absolute joy.
A New Era in the PWHL
The Goldeneyes are breaking ground. They are the only PWHL team that permanently calls their arena home, and their logo sits proudly at center ice. The venue is newly renovated, and Goldeneyes branding stretches across the building.
The league now includes eight teams:
Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet, New York Sirens, and the two newcomers Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent.
Earlier that night, Toronto defeated the Minnesota Frost in St. Paul, winning 2–1.
Where to Watch the Season
Streaming has also been fully lined up.
- Prime Video → Tuesday nights
- TSN → Wednesday nights
- TSN & Sportsnet → Thursday nights
- CBC, TSN & Sportsnet → Friday through Sunday
The season opener between Toronto and Minnesota aired at 4 p.m. EST, followed by the Vancouver vs. Seattle matchup at 7 p.m. PT on TSN.
Final Score
Vancouver Goldeneyes 4 Seattle Torrent 3 (OT)
The city celebrated. The league advanced. And a brand-new chapter of women’s hockey officially began with one unforgettable home opener.
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