Montreal Victoire – Montreal’s Victoire marked their first Professional Women’s Hockey League championship with a downtown parade, packed speeches, music, and a park scene of thousands celebrating their 4-0 Walter Cup win over Ottawa Charge on May 20.
Downtown Saturday looked like a celebration that had been building for weeks. The Montreal Victoire marked their first Professional Women’s Hockey League championship with a parade through the city, ending in speeches and music in the main entertainment district.
The scene at the park was loud and unmistakably homegrown: thousands of fans—sporting the team’s maroon jerseys—filled the space to greet the players as they took the stage. On a day built for joy. Montreal’s newest hockey champions turned the moment into something personal. grooving to Celine Dion and Queen while sipping from beer cans and holding the Walter Cup itself.
For captain Marie-Philip Poulin, the emotion wasn’t just about the trophy. She said she’s been “feeling so much love” from fans as the celebrations stretch on, following a challenging season that ended in the league’s biggest prize.
That support was visible in the crowd, too. Paola Lara. a season ticket holder. said she has followed the team with her niece since the league kicked off in 2024. For Lara. what keeps people coming back isn’t only the competition—it’s the family-friendly atmosphere and what she described as a spirit of acceptance and competition.
The championship win that brought everyone to the park came on May 20. when the Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 to become the first PWHL Canadian team to win the Walter Cup. Saturday’s parade didn’t just mark a conclusion—it turned that final score into a public moment. with the team and its supporters sharing the same streets. the same music. and the same cup.
Montreal Victoire Walter Cup PWHL Marie-Philip Poulin Ottawa Charge women's hockey championship parade May 20
Celine Dion AND Queen?? I mean that sounds awesome but like… where’s the part about the actual game stats lol
Wait so they won 4-0 and it was downtown like a victory parade? Good for them but I still don’t understand why it’s called Walter Cup like is that the mayor’s cup or something
I didn’t even know they had a league this year. Thought the whole PWHL thing was way earlier. Also captain Poulin saying she “feels so much love” is cute but the season was challenging… what happened? injuries? ref drama? idk
This is nice but I feel like they always pick Montreal for these big parades. Thousands at a park with beer cans and a cup like?? I love women’s hockey, don’t get me wrong, I just wish they showed more of Ottawa Charge fans too because 4-0 is kinda brutal.