The Toronto Six, Canada’s first expansion franchise in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), took their first-ever victory, a 2-1 win against the Boston Pride on Tuesday night. (iStock/John Alexandr)

Toronto Six take first franchise victory in win over Boston Pride

The Toronto Six, Canada’s first expansion franchise in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), took their first-ever victory, beating the Boston Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Going into the third period, Toronto was down 1-0 before Brooke Boquist tied the game with a powerplay goal. Then, just under a minute and half later, Toronto’s Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored the go-ahead and winning goal.

Toronto Six goaltender Elaine Chuli made 24 saves in the victory.

The NWHL’s six teams entered a bubble in Lake Placid when the league started their season on Jan. 23.

Toronto made their debut on the same night that the NWHL season started in 3-0 loss to the Metropolitan Riveters.

Last season the NWHL was unable to crown a champion due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, all six teams are taking part in a tournament-style regular season that will conclude with seeding games, and the Isobel Cup Final.

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