Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Heise celebrates with the Walter Cup after defeating Boston in Game 5 of the PWHL Finals at Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 29, 2024.

Defending PWHL champions Minnesota Frost have a big challenge when the second season begins Nov. 30. Winning breeds fiercer competition, particularly in a six-team league with so much familiarity between players from their college and international careers.