Ottawa Charge Are Going to the Walter Cup Final
Ottawa hockey fans, this is a big one — the Ottawa Charge are heading to the PWHL Walter Cup final, and they're bringing a serious rival with them. The Charge will face off against the Montreal Victoire in an all-Canadian championship series, with Game 1 set for Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Place Bell in Laval, Que.
It doesn't get more Canadian than this. Two PWHL clubs, two passionate hockey markets, one championship on the line.
An All-Canadian Final Worth Getting Excited About
The PWHL — the Professional Women's Hockey League — has been one of the best sports stories in Canada since it launched, and this final is exactly the kind of moment the league has been building toward. Ottawa versus Montreal is a rivalry with real history and real heat, and seeing both cities represented on the biggest stage of the season is something local fans should be genuinely proud of.
For Ottawa, reaching the final is a milestone moment. The Charge have given the city's hockey faithful another team to rally behind, and now they're one series away from lifting the Walter Cup.
What to Watch For
Game 1 is in Laval at Place Bell — Montreal's home ice — so the Charge will be facing a loud, hostile crowd right out of the gate. Road games in a final are never easy, but if the Charge can steal a win or two in Quebec, they'll come back to Ottawa with serious momentum.
Keep an eye on how the series shifts when it comes home to Ottawa. PWHL games at Canadian Tire Centre have drawn passionate crowds, and if this series goes deep, Ottawa fans will have a chance to cheer their team toward a championship on home ice.
How to Follow the Action
If you can't make it to Laval for Game 1, the PWHL has been broadcast nationally throughout the season — check your local sports listings for TV and streaming options. The league's official channels and social media are also a great place to stay up to date on scores, highlights, and series updates.
For Ottawa fans who want the full experience, keep an eye on ticket announcements for home games in the series. Walter Cup final tickets in Ottawa will move fast — don't sleep on it.
Ottawa's Women's Hockey Moment
This is more than just a playoff run. The Charge reaching the PWHL final is a reminder of how far women's professional hockey has come in Canada, and Ottawa is right at the centre of it. Whether you've been following the Charge all season or you're just tuning in now, this is the perfect time to get on board.
Game 1: Ottawa Charge vs. Montreal Victoire, Thursday May 14, 7 p.m., Place Bell, Laval, Que. Let's go, Charge.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
