Fleet Lead the Pack Entering the New Year

1. Boston Fleet (6-0-1-1)

The Boston Fleet started the 2025-26 season on a 5-game win streak, in which Aerin Frankel only let in two goals. The Fleet’s back end has been a dominant force so far this season, with Captain Megan Keller ranking second in points with 8, and Aerin Frankel leading all goalie categories, with Abby Levy ranking 2nd in save percentage and goals against average. Frankel is expected to USA’s starting goaltender at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. 

The Fleet’s rookies have been incredible so far for the team, with Hayley Winn anchoring the back end, averaging over 27 minutes a game, paired with the offensive contributions from Abby Newhook, Olivia Mobley, Riley Brengman, and Ella Huber. 

2. Minnesota Frost (4-1-1-2)

The Minnesota Frost’s season may not have opened the way they hoped, but that is far behind them. The team has continued to grow and develop chemistry, climbing their way up the standings. Britta Curl-Salemme has been a highlight for the Frost, leading the league in points and assists along with Captain Kendall Coyne-Schofield, who leads the league in goals and is second in points. 

The Frost’s first and second round draft picks, Kendall Cooper and Abby Hustler, have been quietly making an impact in all the little things they are doing. Cooper is currently ranked 4th in assists in the league, while Abby Hustler has found her footing, notching her first goal at the Edmonton takeover tour before heading to Toronto, where she continued to have an impact on offence, recording an assist on Coyne’s goal. Beyond that, she has brought some big energy into the locker room. 

In net, Nicole Hensley has been the highlight, ranking top 5 in all goalie categories; 2nd in goalie wins (4), 3rd in save percentage (0.954), and 4th in goals against (1.39)

3. Toronto Sceptres (4-0-2-3)

The Toronto Sceptres kicked off the season on a high note, taking a 2-1 win against the back-to-back champs, but have been able to find their rhythm consistently. A major highlight for the Sceptres has been Daryl Watts, who has 4 goals on the season and just became the second player to reach 50 points. 

In net, Elaine Chuli has been a strong force, leading the Sceptres to 4 wins in tightly contested matchups. Defender Ella Shelton has also been a major force on defence, blocking 24 shots so far this season, while also contributing to the Sceptres' offence with 2 goals and an assist. The Sceptres traded their first-round draft pick to acquire Shelton from the New York Sirens. 

4. New York Sirens (4-0-0-5)

The Sirens kicked off their season on a high note, winning 4-0 on the road, and were able to rally back from their loss at home with a 5-1 win. Before falling into a slump, which they battled out of in Dallas for the Takeover Tour and are now on a two-game win streak entering the new year. Kayle Osbourne has been a strong force in between the pipes, leading the Sirens to 4 wins well in net, ranking fourth in wins amongst goalies. 

First overall pick, Kristyna Kaltounkova, has been a major highlight for New York this season, fitting into their lineup well. She was able to find her footing early, with a 66.7% faceoff win percentage in her first game. Kaltounkova has four goals on the season, including one in their game yesterday against the Vancouver Goldeneyes, with a 54.5% faceoff win percentage. 

Casey O’Brien has made her presence known. She started the season below the radar, doing little things, finding her footing, then exploded at the Dallas Takeover Tour game, recording her first goal, then later a hat trick, marking the first at a Takeover game. 

5. Montréal Victoire (3-1-0-3)

The Victoire started the season on the road, but faced a tough defence and goaltending in Boston. They then headed home, where they got a big 4-0 win over Vancouver. They went on to win 3 more games before Seattle ended their streak. They look to break their two-game loss streak as they head to New York to start their new year. 

Ann-Renée Desbiens has had a great season in net keeping games within reach for the Victoire. She currently ranks 4th in save percentage 0.952, and 3rd in goals against average 1.34. 

Abby Roque has been fitting in nicely on the Victoire’s top line alongside Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey. Roque was acquired by Montreal from New York in a trade during the draft, sending Kristen O’Neil and their fourth round to the Sirens. 

6. Seattle Torrent (3-0-1-3)

The Torrent got off to a strong start in their inaugural game in Vancouver with Julia Gosling scoring the first-ever expansion team goal. However, fell to the Goldeneyes in overtime. Gosling has been a standout since that inaugural game where she notched 2 goals; she now has 4 on the season, ranking second overall in the league. Not far behind her is Alex Carpenter, also with 4 goals, but ranking 4th. Captain Hilary Knight is also making an impact on offence, recording 7 assists so far, the second most in the league. 

Hannah Murphy has been the standout in net for the Torrent with 3 wins and a 0.945 save percentage. Her only loss this season came at the Takeover Tour stop in Dallas, where the Sirens took the edge 4-3. 

7. Vancouver Goldeneyes (2-1-1-5)

The Goldeneyes started their season with a big 4-3 overtime win against the Torrent, but haven’t been able to find a win outside of their home, Pacific Coliseum. They start the new year with a tough matchup against the Boston Fleet in Detroit for their second Takeover Tour game. 

Abby Boreen has been a highlight for the Goldeneyes, starting the season with a big goal for the overtime win. She now has 3 on the season, the most on the Vancouver offence. Claire Thompson has been another standout for Vancouver, with 6 points so far, with two goals and four assists. Heading into the new year, the Goldneyes look to find their rhythm and get their first win on the road, before heading home January 22nd. 

8. Ottawa Charge (1-3-0-5)

The Ottawa Charge didn’t kick off their season the way they’d hoped, taking a big loss in their home opener. They were able to rally back in their next game with a big 5-1 win at home. But then fell into a four-game slump, before battling it out for an overtime win in Chicago; they are now three-straight in extra time. Heading into the new year, the Charge need to find a way to get some regulation wins under their belt to climb the standings. 

Captain Brianne Jeneer is leading the offence with 8 points, ranking 5th in the league, most recently scoring the shootout winner against the Fleet. Rebecca Leslie has been another standout on offence, with her scoring touch, ranking 3rd in goals for the league. 

Gwyneth Philips, the backbone of the Ottawa Charge defence, has been able to battle out of a rough start and climbed up to third in goalie wins, now with four. She is expected to be a part of the USA’s Olympic roster for the Milan-Cortina Games.