The 2025 Women’s World Championship set a new record with 122,331 fans filling the stands in České Budějovice, and on the ice, Ottawa Charge players certainly made their presence felt. Here’s how each of them graded out in the post-tournament Report Card.
Gwyneth Philips – United States
Grade: A+
When the gold medal was on the line, Philips answered the call. Thrust into action in the third period of the championship game after Aerin Frankel exited due to a collision with Canada’s Laura Stacey, Philips looked anything but rattled.
She made several key saves under pressure and helped backstop Team USA to gold. Despite this being her first senior World Championship appearance following the Rivalry Series, she looked completely at home in the crease.
Stats: .968 SV%, 0.49 GAA
Verdict: Cool, calm, and clutch—everything Team USA needed.
Anna Meixner – Austria
Grade: A
Meixner played a crucial role in one of the tournament’s most historic moments: Austria’s promotion to the top division for the first time ever. She was a consistent threat offensively throughout the tournament.
Stats: 4 goals, 4 assists, +4 in 5 games
Verdict: A fantastic offensive performance which will be counted on in the final stretch of the PWHL regular season.
Ronja Savolainen – Finland
Grade: A
Savolainen stepped up in a big way, taking on a top-pairing role and logging major minutes for Finland. Her offensive contributions and poise under pressure made her one of Finland’s most important players. Voted a tournament All-Star.
Stats: 3 goals, 3 assists, -1 rating, 21:59 TOI
Verdict: A dependable leader and all-situations defender.
Emily Clark – Canada
Grade: A
Clark was one of Canada’s most dynamic forwards throughout the tournament. Her speed created constant pressure, and she was a threat nearly every shift.
Stats: 2 goals, 3 assists, +5, 15:49 TOI
Verdict: Energizer up front who consistently created high-danger chances.
Jocelyne Larocque – Canada
Grade: B+
Larocque brought her usual steadiness and leadership to Canada’s blueline. Outside of a costly turnover in overtime of the gold medal game, she was a calming presence, contributing offensively and logging solid minutes.
Stats: 3 assists, +5, 19:16 TOI
Verdict: Veteran stability with only one tough moment.
Katerina Mrázová – Czechia
Grade: B+
It was surprising to see Mrázová centring Czechia’s top line, given the wrist injury that had her sidelined with the Charge. But despite two broken bones and a torn ligament, she didn’t miss a beat, helping the team to generate great offensive opportunities.
Stats: 5 assists, +2, 18:24 TOI
Verdict: A gutsy return. Her strong play bodes well for Ottawa’s playoff push.
Tereza Vanišová – Czechia
Grade: B
Vanišová carried her offensive momentum from the PWHL into the Worlds, as she remained an attacking threat on every shift.
Stats: 2 goals, 2 assists, even +/-, 17:11 TOI
Verdict: Consistent contributor with flashes of brilliance.
Aneta Tejralová – Czechia
Grade: B
Tejralová logged tough minutes against top competition, showing her reliability on the blueline. Though the stat line wasn’t flashy, her presence was felt in all three zones.
Stats: 3 points, -2, 20:55 TOI
Verdict: Steady and trusted defender in key matchups.
Brianne Jenner – Canada
Grade: B-
The Charge captain wasn’t quite the dominant offensive force we’ve come to expect, but she still brought leadership, composure and found ways to contribute.
Stats: 2 assists, +4, 13:29 TOI
Verdict: A quiet tournament by her standards, but still dependable.
Danielle Serdachny – Canada
Grade: C+
Serdachny had a rollercoaster of a tournament. She was a healthy scratch at times but made the most of her opportunities, scoring twice in key moments, including the opening goal for Canada in the gold medal game.
Stats: 2 goals, 2 assists, +4, 9:30 TOI
Verdict: Showed flashes and needs to build on this to ensure Ottawa punches their playoff ticket.
Final Takeaway
Whether it was returning from injury, stepping up in gold medal moments, or helping make history for their country, these Ottawa Charge players will look to carry this momentum into a playoff run when they return home to the Nation’s Capital. Back on the ice Saturday afternoon against the Montreal Victoire at TD Place, the Charge sit just one point ahead of Minnesota for the fourth and final playoff spot with just three games left in the season.