Montreal's PWHL coach says team is ready for league's first playoffs

The Professional Women's Hockey League is gearing up for its first ever playoffs, and Montreal's franchise is leading the charge.

The team will take to the ice against Boston on Thursday at the Bell Centre at 7 p.m., and head coach Kori Cheverie told CBC Montreal's Let's Go that the team is ready.

Founded last year, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has a strong following in Montreal. Cheverie said she and her team feel the excitement growing.

"Everyone is excited and ready, commenting on all of our posts," she said.

Below is an excerpt of the conversation between Sabrina Marandola, host of Let's Go, and Cheverie. The questions and answers have been edited for clarity. 

Sabrina Marandola: How does that excitement feel?

Kori Cheverie: It's great. It's great for our sport. It's great for our team here in Montreal and it's all a part of it. We want to continue to spread the word that our team is here, in Montreal, and we want people to come and support us. It's going to be a great duel between us and Boston. But it's been amazing. It's been something I could never have imagined, and I am really happy to be a part of it. 

SM: How do you feel about the Montreal women's hockey fandom?

KC: I never had experienced anything like it. Maybe I did back in the day when I used to play against Montreal in the CWHL. A big part of wanting to be in this city, and be a part of this organization was the support from the city and the amount that our fans support this team. There is nothing more intimidating than being in a Montreal rink and hearing the fans cheer and how loud it can get. Our Bell Centre game, I had never heard a stadium that loud before at a sporting event. 

SM: Did you envision going to the playoffs at the