The Minnesota Frost is a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They are one of the six founding franchises of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). The team signed key players like Kendall Coyne Schofield, Kelly Pannek, and Lee Stecklein and selected Taylor Heise as the first overall pick in the inaugural PWHL Draft. In January 2024, they debuted at Xcel Energy Center with record-breaking attendance and made history by winning their first game against Boston.
The Frost had an impressive inaugural season, clinching the fourth playoff seed and defeating top-ranked Toronto in a stunning semifinal comeback. They won the Walter Cup by beating Boston in a tight five-game series, becoming the league’s first champions. Taylor Heise won playoff MVP honors, while Grace Zumwinkle was named Rookie of the Year. After the season, head coach Ken Klee took on interim GM duties before the team appointed Melissa Caruso as GM in September 2024.
Minnesota Frost Regular Season 2024-2025 Schedule
According to PWHL, the Minnesota Frost, defending Walter Cup champions, will begin their 2024-25 PWHL season at home against the New York Sirens on December 1 at Xcel Energy Center. The team’s 30-game schedule includes a two-game road trip early in December to face Boston and Toronto. Their longest homestand spans four games in late December and early January, while February features a demanding eight-day, four-city road trip.
The season incorporates three international breaks, including one in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship in Czechia. General manager Melissa Caruso and head coach Ken Klee expressed excitement for the new season. They acknowledged the challenges of defending their title as all PWHL teams strengthened in the offseason.
The following table showcases the Minnesota Frost 2024-25 regular season schedule:
| Date | Time | Matchup |
| Sun, Dec 1 | 6 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. New York |
| Wed, Dec 4 | 7 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Minnesota |
| Sat, Dec 7 | 2 p.m. ET | Torontovs. Minnesota |
| Thu, Dec 19 | 8:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Ottawa |
| Sun, Dec 22 | 12 p.m. ET | New York vs. Minnesota |
| Sat, Dec 28 | 2 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Montréal |
| Tue, Jan 2 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Boston |
| Thu, Jan 4 | 2 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. New York |
| Mon, Jan 8 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Boston |
| Fri, Jan 12 | TBD | Minnesota vs. Montréal |
| Mon, Jan 15 | 7 p.m. ET | New York vs. Minnesota |
| Wed, Jan 17 | 7 p.m. ET | Montréal vs. Minnesota |
| Sun, Jan 21 | 7 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Ottawa |
| Fri, Jan 26 | 3 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Boston |
| Sun, Jan 28 | 7 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Toronto |
| Sun, Feb 11 | 7 p.m. ET | Toronto vs. Minnesota |
| Tue, Feb 13 | 7 p.m. ET | Ottawa vs. Minnesota |
| Fri, Feb 16 | 1 p.m. ET | Boston vs. Minnesota |
| Sun, Feb 18 | 7 p.m. ET | Montréal vs. Minnesota |
| Fri, Feb 23 | 1:30 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Toronto |
| Mon, Mar 4 | 7 p.m. ET | Montréal vs. Minnesota |
| Thu, Mar 7 | TBD | Minnesota vs. Ottawa |
| Sat, Mar 9 | 1 p.m. ET | Toronto vs. Minnesota |
| Mon, Mar 11 | 7 p.m. ET | Ottawa vs. Minnesota |
| Sat, Mar 16 | TBD | New York vs. Minnesota |
| Tue, Mar 26 | 8 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Montréal |
| Sat, Mar 30 | 1 p.m. ET | Minnesota vs. Toronto |
| Fri, Apr 26 | TBD | Minnesota vs. New York |
| Tue, Apr 30 | TBD | Ottawa vs. Minnesota |
| Fri, May 3 | TBD | Boston vs. Minnesota |
Minnesota Frost key events of the 2024-2025 season
According to PWHL, the Minnesota Frost’s 2024-2025 season begins with a home opener against the New York Sirens on December 1 at Xcel Energy Center. Key events include a four-game homestand in late December and early January, featuring matchups with Montreal, Boston, and New York.
In February, the team embarks on its longest road trip, playing in Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, and Montreal over eight days. The season also includes three international breaks, with a significant pause in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship in Czechia. The Frost aim to defend their Walter Cup title in this competitive second PWHL season.
FAQs on Minnesota Frost Schedule 2025
A. The Minnesota Frost plays at the Xcel Energy Center.
A. The Minnesota Frost is owned by the Mark Walter Group.
A. The general manager of Minnesota Frost is Melissa Caruso.
A. The head coach of Minnesota Frost is Ken Klee.
A. The Minnesota Frost has won 1 Walter Cup, during the 2023–24 season.
