Pair of middle frame power-play goals lifts Connecticut Whale past Montreal Force

The Montreal Force continues to search for its first-ever back-to-back victory after losing 4-1 on the road to the Connecticut Whale on Friday in Premier Hockey Federation action.

Quebec expansion franchise continues to search for 1st-ever back-to-back victory

CBC Sports · Posted: Jan 28, 2023 9:30 AM EST | Last Updated: January 28, 2023

Two hockey players are seen celebrating in the centre of the picture, the one closer to the camera with her hands in the air, as two players from the opposition team are seen in the sides. — Host Connecticut Whale defeated the expansion Montreal Force 4-1 in Premier Hockey Federation action on Friday. (@PHF/Twitter)

The Montreal Force continues to search for its first-ever back-to-back victory after losing 4-1 on the road to the Connecticut Whale on Friday in Premier Hockey Federation action.

In its first game after edging the Boston Pride in overtime on Sunday, the Quebec expansion franchise conceded twice in the second period, allowing power-play goals by Connecticut's Melissa Samoskevich and Lenka Serdar, and failed to mount enough of a reaction.

Alexandra Labelle replied for Montreal (6-7-1) in the third period, but Caitrin Lonergan and Katerina Mrazova scored late empty-netters to help Connecticut (8-6-1) see out its second win in a row.

The Force will visit the Minnesota Whitecaps next Saturday and Sunday. The PHF is back Sunday for its All-Star game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.

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