Your Charge fans are truly next level
Okay, I need to talk about the Ottawa Charge fans showing up to Laval for Game 2 of the Walter Cup final in *checks notes* a bus and a limousine. Honestly, I had to do a double-take, verify this information. This isn't just "showing up," this is a full-on, federal-level deployment of fan enthusiasm. You know, like when a delegation goes to a G7 summit, but instead of talking policy, it's about cheering on the home team. The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it, and right now, it's apparently on the 417 heading to Quebec.
### Why This Matters for Ottawa
This is peak Ottawa, non? It's not flashy, it's not a riot of colour in the streets like some cities, but it's a deep, abiding commitment. It's the kind of dedication you see when people line the Rideau Canal for hours in January, just waiting for the ice to be *just right*. Or how everyone complains about OC Transpo, but still takes it to work every single day, hoping for the best.
* **Undeniable Spirit:** It shows that even in the shadow of Montreal, our fans are loud and proud. No quiet politeness here. * **A New Era:** This isn't just about hockey; it's about the PWHL finally getting the spotlight it deserves, and Ottawa is leading the charge, literally. * **Cross-Provincial Pride:** It’s a bit of friendly rivalry, crossing the river and then the provincial border to show Quebec who has the best fans.
It makes me think of those early 2000s Senators games, the energy when the Sens were *actually good*. There's a real buzz around the Charge that reminds me of that. And after the Game 2 loss, with the Montreal Victoire taking the series 2-0, our fans are going to need that bus-and-limo level of dedication even more for Game 3 back home at TD Place. This isn't just a team; it's a testament to the resilient optimism that defines this city.
Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.
Hear what Keith and the crew think about this fan dedication tomorrow morning at mornings.live.