Marie-Philip Poulin, captain of the Montreal Victory, was named the first star of the past week in the LPHF and selected for the January roster alongside Erin Ambrose. In January, Poulin scored six goals and seven points in seven games, highlighting her exceptional performance. Ambrose also excelled with eight goals and three assists in her last game. Both players are set to compete in the final games of the Rivalry Series, representing Canada, with an upcoming match against the Sirens on February 15.
Marie-Philip Poulin Shines in LPHF January Roster
Marie-Philip Poulin, the outstanding captain of the Montreal Victory, has made headlines once again after being recognized as the first star of the last week in the LPHF. On Tuesday, she was also selected for the January roster, alongside her teammate Erin Ambrose, showcasing their impressive teamwork and talent.
Poulin’s Stellar Performance
During the month of January, Poulin achieved remarkable success, amassing seven points in just seven games, which included an impressive six goals. Notably, she recorded the first hat trick of the season in the Women’s Professional Hockey League (LPHF), contributing significantly to her team’s five victories, despite playing four games on neutral ice.
Throughout January, Poulin thrilled a total of 87,487 fans across various locations, including Seattle, Vancouver, Denver, Quebec, and Laval. A standout moment occurred at Rogers Arena, where a packed crowd of 19,038 witnessed her brilliance as she scored twice, recalling her heroics from the Vancouver Olympics 15 years ago.
With 12 points this season, Poulin currently ranks seventh in the LPHF standings, trailing only three points behind leader Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens. Additionally, her 46 shots on goal place her tied for third in the league, just behind Sarah Nurse and Hilary Knight.
Meanwhile, Erin Ambrose has also been making waves this season. After a slow start, the 30-year-old defender has bounced back, contributing to eight goals in seven games, further propelling the Victory to the top of the league standings. Her standout performance came against the Minnesota Frost on January 17, where she recorded three assists in a 4-2 victory at Place Bell.
Notably, Ambrose’s five power-play assists rank her second in the LPHF, tied with her teammate Cayla Barnes, and her +11 plus-minus rating is the best in the league.
Joining Poulin and Ambrose in the January recognition are forwards Kendall Coyne Schofield of the Frost, Hannah Miller of the Scepters, defender Claire Thompson, and goalie Corinne Schroeder of the New York Sirens, who edged out Ann-Renée Desbiens in the voting despite Desbiens leading in several categories.
Looking ahead, Poulin, Ambrose, and Desbiens are set to compete in the final two games of the Rivalry Series this Thursday in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saturday in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. They will join their Montreal teammates Laura Stacey, Kristin O’Neill, and Jennifer Gardiner, along with coaches Kori Cheverie and Caroline Ouellette, to represent Canada. The American side will feature Montreal defenders Barnes and Anna Wilgren.
Mark your calendars for February 15, when the Victory will host the Sirens at Place Bell for an exciting matchup.