Torrent Capture First-Ever Home Win

CPA was chanting Murphy's name, with her saying postgame the moment gave her chills and that she had never experienced something like that before.

"Honestly, I had chills," Murphy said. "The support from the fan base from day one has been unreal."

Various members of the Seattle Kraken have also shown their support for the Torrent throughout their inaugural season. Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell, goaltender Joey Daccord and left wing Tye Kartye all previously attended the home opener.

As referenced in previous reporting from Breakaway on SI, Campbell made sports history when she became the first woman to work full-time behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach. A former ice hockey player herself, Campbell had a career at the Ivy League's Cornell University — putting up 100 points across four seasons and captaining her squad in her final year. In addition, she has won a Clarkson Cup in 2016 in the now-defunct CWHL, and played for Canada's national team, which included a silver-medal finish at the 2015 World Championships prior to her current job with the Kraken.

This was the Torrent’s final game ahead of the USA-Canada Rivalry Series break. They will return to the ice on Wednesday, Dec. 17 when they host the Ottawa Charge, and will take part in the PWHL Takeover Tour in which they will face off again against the Sirens on Dec. 28 at the American Airlines Center.

O'Rourke was introduced as the first head coach of PWHL Seattle back in June. He previously served as a NHL referee and worked seven Stanley Cup Finals in addition to his own professional playing career.