NEWARK, N.J. — Tereza Vanišová scored three goals in a 10-minute span of the second and third quarters, leading the Ottawa Charge to a 5-2 victory over the New York Sirens on Saturday.
Vanišová's hat trick overshadowed a historic goal by New York's Abby Roque, who scored the first Michigan in PWHL history. Roque had control of the puck behind the net and wrapped a high shot to the post behind Ottawa goalie Gwyneth Philips. The shot, sometimes referred to as a high wrap was pulled off by Roque, who happens to be from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Roque's shot, two minutes into the third period, drew the Sirens within 3-2. Vanišová had given Ottawa a 3-1 lead with two goals in the final five minutes of the second period. Nearly two minutes after Roque's goal, Vanišová completed her hat trick for a 4-2 lead.
Ottawa's Emily Clark wrapped up the scoring with a goal midway through the final period.
Philips had 34 saves for fifth-place Ottawa (9-1-4-10) and Corinne Schroeder stopped 26 for sixth-place New York (5-4-4-12).
The win keeps Ottawa's slim playoff hopes alive, as they trail Minnesota by two points for fourth place.
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