The Buffalo Beauts travelled to Minnesota to face a weary Whitecaps squad for the chance to raise Lady Isobel’s prize. It was the Beauts’ fourth consecutive trip to the final, having won in 2017. Buffalo entered the game on a week’s rest, whereas Minnesota had just 36 hours between their victory over the Metropolitan Riveters.
As predicted, it was a tight match between the number one and number two teams in the league. The packed crowd at Tria Rink got a fantastic game to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Crossbars, failed power plays, and missed opportunities will haunt Buffalo for the entire summer, as the team fell 2-1 to Minnesota in overtime.