Goldeneyes defeat Torrent 4-1, stay in playoff hunt

Vancouver's expansion team keeps its postseason hopes alive with a win over fellow newcomers Seattle.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:49am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with players and the puck fragmented into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color, conveying the competitive energy and high stakes of the match between the two expansion teams.The Goldeneyes' hard-fought victory over the Torrent keeps their playoff hopes alive in a battle of expansion teams.Seattle Today

The Vancouver Goldeneyes defeated the Seattle Torrent 4-1 on Tuesday night, with Hannah Miller scoring early in the second period to help the expansion team keep its slim playoff hopes alive in a battle between the two new franchises.

Why it matters

The Goldeneyes are fighting to make the playoffs in their inaugural season, while the Torrent are also an expansion team looking to establish themselves in the league. This win could be crucial for Vancouver's postseason aspirations.

The details

Hannah Miller scored the opening goal for the Goldeneyes early in the second period to give her team the lead. Vancouver then added three more goals to secure the 4-1 victory over their expansion rivals from Seattle.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Hannah Miller

A forward for the Vancouver Goldeneyes who scored the opening goal in the team's 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent.

Vancouver Goldeneyes

An expansion team in the league that is fighting to make the playoffs in its inaugural season.

Seattle Torrent

An expansion team that is also new to the league and looking to establish itself this season.

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What’s next

The Goldeneyes will look to build on this win and continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Torrent will try to rebound from the loss.

The takeaway

This win keeps the Goldeneyes' slim playoff hopes alive as they battle to establish themselves in their inaugural season, while the Torrent will need to regroup and find a way to secure more wins if they want to make an impact in their first year.