Fleet Defeat Frost 4-2 in PWHL Matchup

Rookie goaltender Amanda Thiele wins debut as Boston's Sophie Shirley scores twice.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:25am

In a Sunday PWHL matchup, the Boston Fleet defeated the Minnesota Frost 4-2. Rookie goaltender Amanda Thiele earned the win in her debut, while forward Sophie Shirley scored two goals to lead the Fleet to victory and clinch a playoff spot.

Why it matters

The PWHL is a top women's professional hockey league, and this win helps solidify the Fleet's position in the postseason race. Thiele's successful debut is also noteworthy, as she looks to establish herself as a rising star in the league.

The details

Shirley scored two goals, one in the first period and another in the third, to give the Fleet a two-goal lead on both occasions. The Frost were able to cut the deficit to one goal twice, but the Fleet held on for the 4-2 victory.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Sophie Shirley

A forward for the Boston Fleet who scored two goals in the game.

Amanda Thiele

The rookie goaltender for the Boston Fleet who earned the win in her PWHL debut.

Minnesota Frost

The opposing team that lost 4-2 to the Boston Fleet.

Boston Fleet

The team that won the PWHL matchup 4-2 against the Minnesota Frost.

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What’s next

The Fleet will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the PWHL playoffs.

The takeaway

This victory demonstrates the Fleet's depth and resilience, as rookie goaltender Thiele stepped up in her debut and forward Shirley provided the offensive spark to secure the important two points.