Inside Ottawa Charge’s Bold Playbook: How They Defied the Odds to Build a PWHL Powerhouse in an Unlikely Market
This year, however, only superstars Hilary Knight and Poulin had more goals than Vanišová, who broke out as a spark plug for Ottawa with the ability to drive offense — but also mix it up. In February, she and Jill Saulnier got in the first fight in the league’s history.
“She’s got elite talent and speed,” said Ottawa captain Brianne Jenner. “She can get away from defenders, get on defenders on the forecheck, and it’s been really fun playing with her … We’re lucky to have her.”
Darkangelo was actually a player Ottawa targeted in the original PWHL Draft, but Boston grabbed her first in Round 12. When the opportunity came along to trade for her, Hirshfeld said it was a “no-brainer.”
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