Pre-Game Primer for Ottawa vs Vancouver on December 16
On December 16, 2025, the Ottawa Charge will face off against the Vancouver Goldeneyes at the Pacific Coliseum. This highly anticipated game is set to start at 7 p.m. PT and marks the continuation of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season after the International Break.
Team Performance Overview
- Ottawa Charge:
- Season Record: 1-0-0-3 (3 Points), currently 8th in the league.
- Top Scorer: Brianne Jenner with 2 goals and 3 assists in 4 games.
- Last Game Performance: Lost 3-1 against Toronto on December 6.
- Vancouver Goldeneyes:
- Season Record: 1-1-0-3 (5 Points), currently 6th in the league.
- Top Scorer: Abby Boreen with 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 games.
- Last Game Performance: Achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over New York on December 6.
Previous Encounter
The Ottawa Charge secured their first victory against the Goldeneyes with a 5-1 scoreline on November 26. In that matchup, Ottawa outshot Vancouver significantly, including a 12-4 advantage in the opening period.
Statistics and Streaks
– Ottawa has experienced all four of their games being decided by multiple goals.
– This ties them for the second-longest streak of multiple-goal games in franchise history.
– Vancouver aims to set a precedent as the first team in PWHL history to win their first three home games.
Player Highlights
- Ottawa Charge:
- Fanuza Kadirova scored her first PWHL goal just 1 minute and 45 seconds into a game this season.
- Emily Clark leads Ottawa with 17 shots but awaits her first point.
- Kathryn Reilly, a rookie, will play in front of family and friends for the first time at Pacific Coliseum.
- Vancouver Goldeneyes:
- Abby Boreen scored in both home games, contributing to the team’s successful start.
- Ashton Bell recorded her first goal of the season against New York and is part of a strong defensive lineup.
- Emerance Maschmeyer achieved the team’s first-ever shutout, stopping 28 shots in the previous game.
Pre-Game Statements
Team captains from both sides shared their thoughts prior to the matchup:
– Brianne Jenner, Ottawa Charge Captain: Emphasized the importance of maintaining a high-energy forecheck as they prepare for this game.
– Ashton Bell, Vancouver Goldeneyes Captain: Expressed excitement about returning home after the break and focusing on building on their previous successes.
Game Day Experience
Tonight’s game will include a ceremonial puck drop featuring senior members from local police and fire departments. A special performance of the national anthem will be presented by a member of the RCMP. The first 6,000 fans will receive a commemorative mini banner celebrating the Goldeneyes’ inaugural season.
As the Charge and Goldeneyes clash in this thrilling encounter, both teams are eager to secure vital points in what promises to be a competitive matchup in the PWHL.
