Serdachny scores twice as Seattle Torrent earn first regulation road win

Torrent beat Charge 5-3 in Ottawa for their first regulation road victory of the season

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Seattle Torrent and Ottawa Charge, with fragmented and overlapping shapes in vibrant colors representing the players, the rink, and the intense action on the ice.The Torrent's hard-fought road victory over the Charge showcases the team's grit and determination as they push for a playoff spot in their inaugural PWHL season.Seattle Today

The Seattle Torrent finally earned their first regulation road win of the inaugural season, beating the Ottawa Charge 5-3 on Wednesday night. Danielle Serdachny scored twice for the Torrent, Natalie Snodgrass broke a 3-3 tie late in the third period, and Jada Habisch and Cayla Barnes also scored for Seattle. Corinne Schroeder made 36 saves in goal for the Torrent.

Why it matters

The Torrent had struggled on the road this season, making this their first regulation win away from home. It's an important milestone for the expansion team as they look to build momentum and secure a playoff spot in their debut PWHL campaign.

The details

Tied 2-2 heading into the third period, Serdachny scored her second goal of the game early in the final frame to give the Torrent a 3-2 lead. But the Charge responded with a goal from Gabbie Hughes to tie it 3-3 midway through the third. With just over a minute left, Snodgrass scored on the power play to put Seattle back in front, and Barnes added an empty-netter to seal the 5-3 victory.

  • The Torrent's first regulation road win came in their 26th game of the season on April 9, 2026.
  • Snodgrass scored the game-winning goal with 1:21 remaining in regulation.

The players

Danielle Serdachny

A former Charge player who scored two goals for the Torrent in the win.

Natalie Snodgrass

Scored the game-winning power-play goal for the Torrent with just over a minute left in regulation.

Corinne Schroeder

The Torrent's goaltender who made 36 saves on 39 shots in the victory.

Gwyneth Philips

The Charge's goaltender who stopped 29 of 33 shots in the losing effort.

Gabbie Hughes

Scored the game-tying goal for the Charge in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Torrent will visit the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Thursday, while the Charge will travel to take on the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday.

The takeaway

This hard-fought road win is a significant milestone for the expansion Seattle Torrent as they continue to build their inaugural PWHL season. The team's perseverance and ability to close out a close game on the road will be crucial as they push for a playoff spot.