Foxboro, Mass. — Hallzy Films 19U put together a championship-winning performance, building a two-goal advantage and holding off North American Elite 19U for a 2-1 victory in the 2026 Women’s Chowder Cup U19 title game on Sunday afternoon.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
The championship matchup opened with plenty of intensity as both teams battled for control early. Hallzy Films 19U found the breakthrough midway through the first period when Ella Pukala opened the scoring at the 12:30 mark, giving her team a 1-0 lead.
Hallzy Films 19U continued to generate offensive pressure and doubled its advantage late in the frame. At 18:33, Anna Monette found the back of the net off an assist from Zoya Chriss, extending the lead to 2-0 and putting Hallzy Films 19U in a strong position heading toward the intermission.
North American Elite 19U responded before the period came to a close. With just under two minutes remaining, Sofie Garmise scored off a feed from Merritt Tessier to trim the deficit to 2-1 and keep the championship contest within reach.
The one-goal margin set the stage for a tense finish. North American Elite 19U pushed for an equalizer throughout the remainder of the game, while Hallzy Films 19U focused on protecting its lead and limiting quality scoring opportunities.
Every shift carried championship implications as the clock wound down, but Hallzy Films 19U remained composed under pressure. Strong defensive play and timely stops preserved the advantage through the final minutes.
When the final horn sounded, Hallzy Films 19U completed its championship run, securing the 2026 Women’s Chowder Cup U19 title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North American Elite 19U.
