Montreal Victoire hold champions parade after winning the Walter Cup
The Montreal Victoire held a champions parade after winning the team's first PWHL Walter Cup.
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Coach and team celebrate Montreal Victoire head coach Kori Cheverie hoists the Walter Cup alongside general manager Daniele Sauvageau during the Montreal Victoire's victory celebration in Montreal, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Erin Ambrose celebrates Montreal Victoire's Erin Ambrose celebrates with teammates on a bus during the Montreal Victoire's victory celebration event in Montreal, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Ann-Renee Desbiens Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens was stellar throughout the playoffs and was rewarded with a Walter Cup. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Victoire captain Montreal Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin, centre, celebrates alongside teammates on a bus during the Montreal Victoire's victory celebration event in the centre of town. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Victoire fans Fans cheer the Montreal Victoire during the Walter Cup victory celebration at the Quartier des Spectacles. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Fans in Montreal Fans cheer the Montreal Victoire during their Walter Cup victory celebration. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Laura Stacey Montreal Victoire's Laura Stacey (7) celebrates during the champions parade downtown. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Captain Clutch with the cup Marie-Philip Poulin walks with the Walter Cup in front of family, teammates and fans during the victory celebration. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Playoff MVP Poulin Montreal Victoire playoff MVP Marie-Philip Poulin with the Walter Cup, which she won for the first time. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Poulin and crowd Montreal Victoire fans stuck with the team after two heartbreaking playoff losses, and celebrated with their captain: Marie Philip-Poulin. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Fans in Montreal Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens stands in front of the thousands of Victoire fans who were downtown to bask in the championship win. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Victoire staff and team Montreal Victoire staff and teammates celebrate during their victory parade. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Drinking from the Walter Cup Captain Marie-Philip Poulin prepares to drink from the Walter Cup, a proud hockey tradition for both men and women. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
The Walter Cup The Walter Cup is now on display in Montreal. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Mayors join the celebration Laval Mayor Stephane Boyer and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez-Ferrada join the Victoire players at city hall to celebrate the team's historic win. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Victoire at City Hall The Montreal Victoire PWHL hockey team poses for a photo with the Walter Cup and the statue entitled "French-Canadian Woman at Work" by Alfred Laliberte, as the team arrives at Montreal's city hall to sign the golden book following their Walter Cup victory, in Montreal on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Poulin with the Cup Marie-Philip Poulin carries the Walter Cup as she is greeted by fans after arriving in Montreal following winning the franchise's first championship, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Montreal wins its first Walter Cup Montreal Victoire players raise the PWHL Walter Cup for the first time after three seasons. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)
Abby Roque with the cup Forward Abby Roque (11) scored twice in the final game for the Montreal Victoire to claim the Walter Cup. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)
Captain Clutch wins Montreal Victoire forward Marie-Philip 'Captain Clutch' Poulin (29) raises the PWHL Walter Cup after defeating the Ottawa Charge in Ottawa, Wednesday May 20, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)
