Tue May 27 16:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article version:

**Summary:**

The Minnesota Frost defeated the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime in Game 4 to win their second consecutive Walter Cup in the PWHL. Liz Schepers scored the game-winning goal for the second year in a row. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation, with goals from Minnesota’s Kelly Pannek and Ottawa’s Tereza Vanišová. Maddie Rooney made 33 saves for Minnesota. Ottawa’s Gwyneth Philips was named Playoff MVP despite the loss, recognized for her outstanding goaltending throughout the playoffs. The Frost secured the title at home in front of a large crowd, capping off a season that saw them barely make the playoffs. The final was marked by numerous overtime games and close contests.

**News Article:**

**Minnesota Frost Ice Ottawa Charge in Overtime, Clinch Second Consecutive Walter Cup**

**ST. PAUL, MN (May 26, 2025)** – The Minnesota Frost are Walter Cup champions once again! In a thrilling Game 4 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Finals, presented by Scotiabank, the Frost defeated the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime at the Xcel Energy Center. Liz Schepers played hero with her championship winning goal for the second straight season.

A raucous crowd of 11,024 witnessed a nail-biting contest that mirrored the entire series, with all four games decided by a single goal. After a scoreless first period, Kelly Pannek put the Frost ahead midway through the second. Ottawa battled back, with Tereza Vanišová tying the game in the third, forcing a fourth consecutive overtime period in the series.

The game remained tied until Schepers found the back of the net 12 minutes into overtime, sparking jubilant celebrations on and off the ice. Goaltender Maddie Rooney was stellar in net for Minnesota, stopping 33 shots and tying the PWHL record for most wins in a single postseason with her fifth.

Despite the loss, Ottawa Charge rookie goaltender Gwyneth Philips was awarded the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award, a testament to her exceptional performance throughout the playoffs. She finished with a league-leading 1.23 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage.

“Overall, we just have a great team culture, from staff leadership down, everyone was just bought in. The belief in ourselves and in each other around the locker room was there all season, despite some bumps in the road, we never had a doubt. I think that showed here in this series, the grit that we had after losing that first game and coming out and having that shift after shift mentality on the attack, I think that was really what allowed us to come out on top.” said Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney.

The Frost’s victory marks their second consecutive Walter Cup title, and a special one at home in front of the team’s fans.

Fans can now purchase championship merchandise at the Official Shop of the PWHL.

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