ARLINGTON, Va. — Team Adidas and Team Sonnet were winners on Saturday in the four-team Washington Capitals’ Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Showcase.
Team Sonnet defeated Scotiabank 3-2 as Hilary Knight scored two power-play goals, while Claire Thompson netted a single. Hannah Brandt chipped in with two assists in the 2022-23 Secret Dream Gap Tour event.
Nicole Kosta and Natalie Spooner scored for Team Scotiabank, which went 0-for-3 on the power play. Team Sonnet was 2-for-3 with the man advantage.
Team Sonnet outshot Team Scotiabank 38-37.
Team Adidas defeated Team Harvey’s 3-1. Sarah Nurse, Kayla Vespa and Laura Stacey (empty net) scored for the winners.
Marie-Philip Poulin scored for Team Harvey’s, who were outshot 29-21.
The PWHPA also announced its award winners on Saturday night for the 2022-23 season.
Kendall Coyne Schofield of Team Adidas won the Humanitarian Award, given to the player in addition to outstanding hockey skills, promotes the sport through community, school or other avenues.
Marie-Philip Poulin of Team Harvey’s was named Forward of the Year, while Defender of the Year honours went to Lee Stecklein of Team Harvey’s.
Goaltender of the Year is Ann-Renee Desbiens of Team Harvey’s, while Coach of the Year is Kori Cheverie of Team Harvey’s.
