Record crowd watches Minnesota spoil Seattle Torrent home opener

SEATTLE (AP) — Kelly Pannek scored two goals, Nicole Hensley had a shutout and the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost disappointed a record women’s hockey crowd with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Torrent on Friday afternoon.

Minnesota Frost 3, Seattle Kraken 0: Stats

The 16,014 fans set a record for largest attendance at a women’s hockey game in a U.S. arena. It was the inaugural home game for the Torrent.

16,014 🗣@PWHL__Seattle's home opener sets the record for largest attendance at a women's hockey game in a U.S. arena AND the highest attended home venue game in PWHL history! pic.twitter.com/zSrvpqTvYR

— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) November 28, 2025

Late in the first period Pannek got the bounce as she fired a shot from between the circle that Torrent goalie Corinne Schroeder couldn’t corral. She scored her second goal of the season midway through the third period and Grace Zumwinkle added a power play goal.

Hensley made 30 saves for the Frost (1-1-0-0).

Ice. Cold. 🧊

Nicole Hensley shut down Seattle, making 30 saves in @PWHL_Minnesota's shutout win! pic.twitter.com/jKNJbDzhK4

— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) November 29, 2025

Schroeder, who led the league with four shutouts last season for the New York Sirens, made 22 saves for the Torrent (1-0-1-0).

Both teams had two power plays.

Up next

Minnesota plays at Ottawa on Tuesday.

Seattle is home again on Wednesday against New York.

Last time: Seattle Torrent fall 4-3 in OT to Vancouver in PWHL debut

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