Photo @ Ellen BondFans in Ottawa were in a celebratory mood this weekend. Not only was there a season high 8,576 at TD Place Arena to watch the Charge earn a 3-2 win over the Montreal Victoire, but it was also a Pride Unity Game for the PWHL.
Here's a look at the night through the lens of Ellen Bond.
Ottawa Charge season ticket holders Renée Sauvé and Tracey Braun were Ottawa's first same-sex couple to be married 22-years ago in the city. They dropped the ceremonial face-off prior to the game - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Montreal defender Erin Ambrose signs autographs prior to the game, donning Pride tape on her stick - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Ottawa Charge defender Jincy Roese, who is from the United States, sang the Canadian national anthem in both French and English prior to puck drop - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Lina Ljungblom carries the puck for the Montreal Victoire - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Laura Stacey (7) and Shiann Darkangelo (27) fight for space in front of the net - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Alexa Vasko of the Ottawa Charge gets her elbow up on Cayla Barnes of the Montreal Victoire - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Anna Meixner carries the puck over the offensive blueline for the Ottawa Charge - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Kaitlin Willoughby looks to shoot the puck for the Montreal Victoire - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Jennifer Gardiner watches the play for the Montreal Victoire - Photo @ Ellen Bond
Helmets for both Ottawa Charge netminders - Photo @ Ellen Bond1
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