Charge Defeat Sirens 5-1 in PWHL Matinee

Jenner and Larocque lead the way for Ottawa in victory over New York

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a women's hockey game, with fragmented shapes and planes representing the players, sticks, and ice surface in motion.The Charge's offensive firepower and defensive prowess overwhelm the Sirens in a decisive PWHL victory.NYC Today

The Ottawa Charge defeated the New York Sirens 5-1 in a Premier Women's Hockey League (PWHL) matinee matchup on Saturday. Brianne Jenner recorded a goal and two assists, while Jocelyne Larocque added a goal and an assist to pace the Charge. Ronja Savolainen, Peyton Hemp, and Rebecca Leslie also scored for Ottawa in the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Charge in contention for a top playoff seed in the PWHL, a fast-growing women's professional hockey league that has seen increased interest and viewership in recent seasons. The Sirens, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back and solidify their position in the league standings.

The details

The Charge jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Jenner and Larocque. The Sirens cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second, but Ottawa pulled away with three unanswered goals in the final two periods to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Brianne Jenner

A forward for the Ottawa Charge who recorded a goal and two assists in the win.

Jocelyne Larocque

A defenseman for the Ottawa Charge who scored a goal and added an assist.

Ronja Savolainen

A forward for the Ottawa Charge who scored a goal in the victory.

Peyton Hemp

A forward for the Ottawa Charge who found the back of the net in the game.

Rebecca Leslie

A forward for the Ottawa Charge who also scored a goal in the win.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort today. We came out strong and were able to capitalize on our chances.”

— Brianne Jenner, Forward, Ottawa Charge

What’s next

The Charge will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a top playoff seed, while the Sirens will aim to rebound in their next PWHL matchup.

The takeaway

The Ottawa Charge demonstrated their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in this decisive win over the New York Sirens, showcasing the depth and talent that makes them a formidable contender in the Premier Women's Hockey League.