There is feverishness in the air in the entourage of the load of Ottawa, not to say electricity. The players are enthusiastic about the idea of participating in their first playoff series in the Professional League for Female Hockey (LPHF), on Thursday, in Laval.
Everyone is really excited! The atmosphere is at the top currently
says the goalkeeper Gwyneth Philipswho inherited the role of guardian number one after the injury of Emerance Maschmeyer two months ago.
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Gwyneth Philips has the mandate to replace Emerance Maschmeyer. (Archives photo)
Photo: Canadian press / Justin Tang
The charge lost four of the six clashes against victory this season, but won the last two games when each point harvested was important to confirm a place in series.
We are excited by this confrontation! The rivalry was present all the season with tight and overtime matches. The last match was one of series with robustness and emotions
launches the attacker Emily Clark. I can only imagine what the atmosphere will be on Thursday evening.
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Emily Clark celebrates a goal with her teammates in a match in TD place.
Photo : Josh Kim / LPHF
The city of Ottawa is preparing to rename an artery on rue Bank in Avenue Charge
For the duration of the series. It’s fantastic! We are feverish and it’s pleasant to see that the city is behind us. We want to make supporters proud
assures the captain Brianne Jenner.
It’s going to be crazy! Energy will be in the ceiling
continues Jenner.
What kind of series against Montreal?
The charge players will not lack motivation for this duel. The victory has chosen to face them, even if they took the third row of the Lphf.
We take motivation everywhere at the point of the season
says Clark, who does not hide however that being chosen adds a little something to rivalry.
The series are very hard. The intensity increases and everyone wants to win. It’s cool for us. The series will be very close.
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Rebecca Leslie and Tereza Vanišová celebrate the hat of the Czech attacker’s hat.
Photo: Canadian press / Chris Tanouye
The charge players will be able to ask council for the members of the team who have already played in series, in particular the striker Rebecca Leslie who lived the Bal du Printemps last year with Toronto.
The majority of girls have never participated. You have to understand that a series is never over. We lost the last three games against Minnesota last year. You have to be ready for each match
launches the Ottawa player.
The charge and its trainer have a lot of emphasis on the physical aspect and the robustness this season. The team expects this part of the game to take even more importance in the series against Montreal.
The margin of error is thin during each game. We have an appearance of speed and another robustness that we want to use to win matches. At the same time, we face a champion team of the regular season with excellent players. We know that nothing will be easy
assures the coach Carla McLeod.
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The Ottawa charge trainer, Carla McLeod
Photo : Getty Images / Bo Armstrup
I believe that the physical aspect will be very important. The team that can hit a lot, but above all receive the blows, without taking a penalty, [sera avantagée]. It is a balance to find and a very large appearance of the series
says Jenner. When you go to the corner and know that you will find yourself in the bay window, it ends up weighing.
The first match in the series will be played in Place Bell on Thursday and the two teams will face Laval again on Sunday. The series will be back in Place TD of Ottawa Tuesday May 13 for the third match.
