The Frost made it 2-0 with 30 seconds left in the second, again, on the power play. Kelly Pannek scored her league-leading 12th goal of the season.

Britta Curl-Salemme’s empty-net goal sealed the win, her ninth of the season.

Penalties told a story as both teams had a combined eight power-play opportunities. Vancouver failed to score on three extra-player chances.

The Goldeneyes fell to 6-1-4-10 and have lost four of their last five games. Kristen Campbell made 20 saves.

Takeaways

Frost: With Pannek’s 13th goal and Curl-Salemme’s 22nd point of the season, the top goal-scorer, points leader (Heise with 15) and assists player in the PWHL are all with the Frost.

Goldeneyes: Outshot Minnesota 23-20 … Marked the 11th game of scoring one goal or being shut out this season.

Key moment

Rooney made two back-back saves on a Vancouver power-play in the third period to deny an equalizer and secure the win.

Key stat

The game was controlled by goaltending and neutral-zone puck management … Both teams combined for 43 shots on goal.

Up next

Frost: Host the Montreal Victoire on Wednesday.

Goldeneyes: Travel to Boston to take on the Fleet on Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 21, 2026.

Rois Chand, The Canadian Press