Frankel Posts Third Straight Shutout in Boston's 4-0 Win

Toronto, March 28, 2026 - Boston Fleet goaltender Aerin Frankel delivered another dominant performance Friday night, securing a 4-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Sceptres and bolstering her case as the Professional Women's Hockey League's most valuable player.

Frankel stopped all 18 shots she faced, marking her third consecutive shutout and seventh of the season. The 26-year-old leads the PWHL in key goaltending categories, including a .954 save percentage, 16 wins, a 1.17 goals-against average and those seven shutouts. Her efforts have helped the Fleet maintain the top spot in the standings for nearly the entire season.

Boston head coach Kris Sparre did not mince words in praising his star netminder. "I don't know if it's a case as it is, just give her the damn thing," Sparre said. "What more do you want? She's the backbone of our team. She keeps us in hockey games. We're at the top of the league right now and we wouldn't be there without how good she's been every game. And so, she is the most valuable player in my opinion."

If awarded, Frankel would become the first goaltender to claim the PWHL MVP honor since the league's inception. The award went to Toronto forward Natalie...