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Ian Kennedy
May 24, 2025
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The Minnesota Frost evened the Walter Cup final at 1-1 with a spectacular late comeback against the Ottawa Charge. Britta Curl-Salemme scored the tying goal with only 15 seconds remaining in the game and then notched the 2-1 overtime winning goal for Minnesota as well.

Here's a look back at the game through the lens of photographer Ellen Bond.

Lee Stecklein (2) of the Minnesota Frost fends off Ottawa Charge forward Tereza Vanisova (13) - Photo @ Ellen BondLee Stecklein (2) of the Minnesota Frost fends off Ottawa Charge forward Tereza Vanisova (13) - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Fans in Ottawa wave their towels and cheer on the Charge after Jocelyne Larocque scored the opening goal of the game - Photo @ Ellen BondFans in Ottawa wave their towels and cheer on the Charge after Jocelyne Larocque scored the opening goal of the game - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Britta Curl-Salemme (77) follows the puck after taking up a net front position - Photo @ Ellen BondBritta Curl-Salemme (77) follows the puck after taking up a net front position - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Taylor Heise (27) fires a shot for the Minnesota Frost while Ottawa defender Ashton Bell looks to block -  Photo @ Ellen BondTaylor Heise (27) fires a shot for the Minnesota Frost while Ottawa defender Ashton Bell looks to block -  Photo @ Ellen Bond
Klara Hymlarova (71) chips the puck and chases while Ottawa's Emily Clark pursues - Photo @ Ellen BondKlara Hymlarova (71) chips the puck and chases while Ottawa's Emily Clark pursues - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Mannon McMahon (18) reaches for a rebound as Maddie Rooney tracks the puck in Minnesota's crease - Photo @ Ellen BondMannon McMahon (18) reaches for a rebound as Maddie Rooney tracks the puck in Minnesota's crease - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Ronja Savolainen (88) and Brooke McQuigge (3) battle for the puck deep in the Ottawa zone - Photo @ Ellen BondRonja Savolainen (88) and Brooke McQuigge (3) battle for the puck deep in the Ottawa zone - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Ottawa Charge fans get loud for their team - Photo @ Ellen BondOttawa Charge fans get loud for their team - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Britta Curl-Salemme celebrates after her first goal of the game - Photo @ Ellen BondBritta Curl-Salemme celebrates after her first goal of the game - Photo @ Ellen Bond
The Minnesota Frost swarm Curl-Salemme to celebrate the team's overtime winner - Photo @ Ellen BondThe Minnesota Frost swarm Curl-Salemme to celebrate the team's overtime winner - Photo @ Ellen Bond