Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team, the Charge, took to the ice in Montréal on January 13, 2026, squaring off against the Victoire in what's shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in the young league's history.
The Matchup
The Ottawa Charge and the Montréal Victoire are two of the six PWHL franchises that have quickly captured the hearts of hockey fans across Canada. Any time these two Canadian rivals meet, the stakes feel a little higher. Montréal and Ottawa share a deep hockey culture, and that rivalry energy absolutely shows up on the ice.
The January 13 contest was part of the PWHL's regular season schedule, with both teams jostling for positioning in the standings. The Victoire, playing on home ice at their Montréal venue, would have had the crowd advantage, but the Charge have shown they're no pushovers on the road.
Why Ottawa Fans Should Be Paying Attention
For Ottawa hockey fans, the Charge represent something genuinely exciting: a top-tier professional women's hockey team calling the National Capital Region home. Since the PWHL launched, the league has drawn impressive attendance numbers and growing TV audiences, proving that fans are hungry for this level of play.
The Charge's roster is stacked with elite talent, players who have represented Canada and other nations on the international stage. Watching them compete against a powerhouse like Montréal is a treat for any hockey purist.
If you haven't caught a Charge game yet, the Montréal road trip is a good reminder to get your tickets sorted for their next home appearance. The atmosphere at a PWHL game is electric, family-friendly, and unlike anything else on Ottawa's sports calendar.
The PWHL Season So Far
The 2025–26 PWHL season has been full of tight games and standout performances league-wide. The parity across all six teams, Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres, means every point matters and no game is a given.
Ottawa has been building its identity as a franchise, and matchups on the road against rivals like Montréal are the moments that define a team's character and playoff potential.
How to Follow the Charge
Can't make it to a game in person? The PWHL broadcasts games on TSN and RDS, and the league's official app keeps you up to date with scores, stats, and highlights. Following along as the Charge chase a championship is one of the best ways to stay connected to Ottawa's growing sports scene this winter.
Whether you're a lifelong hockey devotee or just getting into the game, the Ottawa Charge are absolutely worth your attention this season.
Source: PWHL via Google News
