Defending champ Canada, US win openers at ice hockey worlds
2 years, 7 months ago

Defending champ Canada, US win openers at ice hockey worlds

Associated Press  

HELSINKI, Finland — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and led defending champion Canada to a 5-3 victory over Germany in their opening game at the world ice hockey championship on Friday. Germany reduced the deficit to one then Dubois and Kent Johnson scored power play goals and Noah Gregor added one more to stretch the lead to 5-1 after the middle period. The United States jumped to a commanding 3-0 lead over Latvia after the opening period and cruised to a 4-1 victory in their Group B opener in Tampere Captain Seth Jones had a power play goal and added an assist on a shorthanded goal, and Riley Barber, Thomas Bordeleau and Sam Lafferty each scored. The International Ice Hockey Federation replaced them with France and Austria, and stripped Russia of the hosting rights for the 2023 world championship.

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World figure skating champions Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps win in pairs at Finlandia Trophy
1 month ago

World figure skating champions Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps win in pairs at Finlandia Trophy

Associated Press  

HELSINKI, Finland — World champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps survived a fall to win the Finlandia Trophy pairs event on Sunday and book their spot at the figure skating Grand Prix Final, while Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won the ice dance. Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps had a strong lead from Friday’s short program and were easily in first place …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Reigning champion Canada knocked out, Spain wins thriller
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Reigning champion Canada knocked out, Spain wins thriller

The Hindu  

Canada was eliminated from the Olympic women’s football on Saturday in the quarterfinals, going down 4-2 on penalties to Germany to end a controversial title defence which began with a spying scandal. Canada, who took gold three years ago in Tokyo, go home but just making it to the quarterfinals was a remarkable achievement after they were docked six points …

Canada tops Finland, Sweden beats Latvia, Switzerland routs Denmark at men’s hockey worlds
7 months ago

Canada tops Finland, Sweden beats Latvia, Switzerland routs Denmark at men’s hockey worlds

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Defending champion Canada had to recover from an early scare before rallying to beat Finland 5-3 for its fifth victory from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Captain John Tavares set up the winning goal with his second assist with 8:28 remaining in the final period, finding Brandon Hagel at the left post to …

Brady Tkachuk has goal, 3 assists in US 4-1 win over Poland at men’s hockey world championship
7 months ago

Brady Tkachuk has goal, 3 assists in US 4-1 win over Poland at men’s hockey world championship

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Brady Tkachuk scored a goal and added three assists, Cole Caufield scored twice and the United States clinched a playoff-round berth with a 4-1 win over Poland in preliminary round play at the men’s world hockey championships on Friday. Grzegorz Pasiut scored Poland’s lone goal, briefly cutting the U.S. lead to 3-1 with 13:38 left in the third …

Canada beats Norway for 4th win at hockey worlds, US shuts out France
7 months, 1 week ago

Canada beats Norway for 4th win at hockey worlds, US shuts out France

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Canada eased past Norway 4-1 on Thursday for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship after not allowing a single shot on goal in the first two periods. The United States scored four goals in the opening period to cruise to a 5-0 victory over France, while Sweden maintained a perfect record by beating Kazakstan …

Slovakia upsets the US in OT at ice hockey worlds and Finland eases past Norway
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia upsets the US in OT at ice hockey worlds and Finland eases past Norway

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Slovakia upset the United States 5-4 when Milos Kelemen scored with 1:04 left in overtime at the ice hockey world championship on Monday. Libor Hudacek, Simon Nemec and Patrik Koch also scored for the Slovaks and goaltender Samuel Hlavaj stopped 39 shots in Group B in Ostrava. Shane Pinto scored the second for the Americans between the pads …

Bedard scores 2 again as Canada downs Denmark at hockey worlds
7 months, 1 week ago

Bedard scores 2 again as Canada downs Denmark at hockey worlds

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — Connor Bedard scored twice again and added an assist as Canada eased past Denmark 5-1 Sunday for its second straight victory at the ice hockey world championship. Dylan Cozens, Dawson Mercer and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Canada, whose goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped 19 shots in the Group A game in Prague. Bedard also scored two in Canada’s …

US routs Germany and Bedard scores twice as Canada wins opener at ice hockey worlds
7 months, 1 week ago

US routs Germany and Bedard scores twice as Canada wins opener at ice hockey worlds

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — The United States rebounded from a 5-2 loss to Sweden by routing last year’s runner-up Germany 6-1 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Johnny Gaudreau and Michael Kesselring each had a goal and an assist, and captain Brady Tkatchuk, Luke Hughes, Trevor Zegras and Michael Eyssimont added goals in a Group B game in Ostrava. The …

Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship
7 months, 1 week ago

Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — The United States lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice and added an assist, and star defenseman Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist for Sweden. Down 3-2 in the final period, the Americans played a power play when they pulled goaltender Alex …

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women’s hockey world final
8 months, 1 week ago

Danielle Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to 6-5 win over US in women’s hockey world final

Associated Press  

UTICA, N.Y. — Slowed by an injury entering the women’s world hockey championships, it seemed only a matter of time for Marie-Philip Poulin — aka, Canada’s Captain Clutch — to make her presence felt. It’s just special.” In an outing sealed by Danielle Serdachny converting a rebound 5:16 into the extra period for a power-play goal, Poulin was the difference-maker …

U.S. starts title defense with 4-0 win over Switzerland in the IIHF women’s world championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. starts title defense with 4-0 win over Switzerland in the IIHF women’s world championship

Associated Press  

UTICA, N.Y. — Haley Winn scored two goals, captain Hilary Knight had a goal and an assist, and the United States started its title defense with a 4-0 win over Switzerland on Wednesday night in the IIHF women’s world championship. Kendall Coyne Schofield, who sat out 2023 to give birth to her son Drew, scored her first international goal since …

Russia and Belarus barred from ice hockey world championships for 1 more year through 2025 season
10 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Belarus barred from ice hockey world championships for 1 more year through 2025 season

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Russia and Belarus will be excluded from the ice hockey world championships for another year through the 2024-25 season, the sport’s governing body said Monday, citing security risks during the military invasion of Ukraine. The International Ice Hockey Federation said “it is not yet safe to reincorporate the Russian and Belarusian teams back into IIHF competitions.” The latest …

US advances to world junior semifinals. Canada gets knocked out by Czech Republic
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US advances to world junior semifinals. Canada gets knocked out by Czech Republic

Associated Press  

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Gabe Perreault scored twice and five other players had a goal as the U.S. routed Latvia 7-2 Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the IIHF world junior championship. You never really know if you’re going to get another look representing your country or playing on such a global stage.” The Canadians carried the play for most …

Wolverines, Spartans help US rout Slovakia 10-2 in world junior hockey group finale
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wolverines, Spartans help US rout Slovakia 10-2 in world junior hockey group finale

Associated Press  

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Michigan forward Rutger McGroarty had a hat trick, Michigan State’s Trey Augustine made 38 saves and the United States beat Slovakia 10-2 on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship to complete Group B play undefeated. Michigan’s Gavin Brindley and Michigan State’s Isaac Howard each scored twice and Denver’s Zeev Buium and Boston College teammates Ryan Leonard …

Lane Hutson stands out as USA defeats Canada 6-5 in world juniors pre-tournament finale
1 year ago

Lane Hutson stands out as USA defeats Canada 6-5 in world juniors pre-tournament finale

New York Times  

Canada and USA wrapped up their respective pre-tournament schedules against each other in a close-fought 6-5 USA overtime win. Hockey Canada announced on Saturday that Tanner Molendyk and Tristan Luneau would not participate in the world juniors due to injury; Dorian and Ty Nelson were added to the roster. GO DEEPER Ranking the best NHL prospects at the 2024 world …

Finland Stun Champions Canada to Reach Davis Cup Semifinal
1 year, 1 month ago

Finland Stun Champions Canada to Reach Davis Cup Semifinal

News 18  

Finland eliminated reigning champions Canada with a 2-1 Davis Cup last eight triumph, buoyed by fervent support as the finals began in Malaga on Tuesday. Canada’s Milos Raonic eased to a 6-3, 7-5 win over Patrick Kaukovalta in the first singles rubber before Otto Virtanen kept Finland’s hopes alive by beating Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 7-5. “I had no read for …

Finland stuns defending champion Canada to reach semifinals of Davis Cup in Spain
1 year, 1 month ago

Finland stuns defending champion Canada to reach semifinals of Davis Cup in Spain

China Daily  

Members of Finland celebrate after winning their quarter final doubles match against Canada to reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup tennis tournament in Malaga, Spain November 21, 2023. MALAGA, Spain — Feeling at home, Finland upset defending champion Canada to reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup for the first time on Tuesday. Virtanen had kept Finland alive by …

Finland stuns defending champion Canada to reach semifinals of Davis Cup in Spain
1 year, 1 month ago

Finland stuns defending champion Canada to reach semifinals of Davis Cup in Spain

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Feeling at home, Finland upset defending champion Canada to reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup for the first time on Tuesday. Virtanen had kept Finland alive by defeating Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 7-5 in the second singles match after Milos Raonic had given Canada the first point with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Patrick Kaukovalta. Today was …

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy
1 year, 1 month ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Canada beat Czech Republic to reach first final, will face Italy

Firstpost  

Canada, who were competing in the semi-finals for the first time in 35 years, knocked out the fancied Czechs, who have won the competition 11 times – behind only record 18-time winners the United States. Canada reached the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time in their history with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic on …

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8
1 year, 3 months ago

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8

Associated Press  

SPLIT, Croatia — Defending champion Canada advanced to the Final 8 of the Davis Cup on Saturday but the United States was eliminated by Finland, which reached the quarterfinals for the first time with a 3-0 win. Otto Virtanen saved two match points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat Mackenzie McDonald 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 and Emil Ruusuvuori defeated Tommy Paul …

Luka Doncic ejected as Canada tops Slovenia in World Cup; Germany and Serbia make the Olympics
1 year, 3 months ago

Luka Doncic ejected as Canada tops Slovenia in World Cup; Germany and Serbia make the Olympics

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic argued with the referees all night. And that’s why he wasn’t around in the final minutes, as Canada clinched a trip to the Basketball World Cup semifinals. Canada — which saw Dillon Brooks ejected shortly before Doncic departed, also after a technical — will play Serbia in Friday’s semifinals, with the U.S. and Germany set to meet in …

Defending champ Finland downs Germany, Slovakia beats host Latvia at ice hockey worlds
1 year, 7 months ago

Defending champ Finland downs Germany, Slovakia beats host Latvia at ice hockey worlds

Associated Press  

TAMPERE, Finland — Defending champion Finland rebounded from an opening loss to the United States by overcoming Germany 4-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Sakari Manninen had two goals and an assist for Finland, and Mikko Lehtonen and Joel Armia also scored in the Group A game in Nokia Arena. Manninen scored twice within 1:47 of the …

US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds
1 year, 7 months ago

US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds

Associated Press  

TAMPERE, Finland — The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S. Cutter Ganthier also scored and goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots in Tampere. Teemu Hartikainen gave the hosts a 1-0 lead late …

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian hockey competition linked to war in Ukraine ending

Associated Press  

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Russia and Belarus won’t be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group’s president said Sunday. “I hope Russia and Belarus will come back as soon as possible, because it will mean the war is over,” Tardif said during a news conference held on the final …

Russia, Belarus barred from next season’s ice hockey worlds
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia, Belarus barred from next season’s ice hockey worlds

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Russia and Belarus teams were excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation on Wednesday from all its world championships next season, including the women’s event in the United States. The IIHF cited security concerns for players, competition staff and fans — because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — to extend the exclusion that will stretch beyond two years …

Russia, Belarus barred from next season's ice hockey worlds
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia, Belarus barred from next season's ice hockey worlds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia and Belarus teams were …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Dominant Belgium ends New Zealand hopes, advances to semifinals
1 year, 10 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Dominant Belgium ends New Zealand hopes, advances to semifinals

The Hindu  

Belgium booked a semifinal spot in style, ending New Zealand’s dreams of a maiden last-four World Cup appearance with a 2-0 win in the second quarterfinal here on Tuesday. Belgium doubled the lead immediately on resumption through a beautiful coordinated move that started with Nicolas de Kerpel putting Simon Gougnard through, who passed it back to Florent van Aubel with …

Canada beats Czech Republic 3-2 in OT for 20th junior title
1 year, 11 months ago

Canada beats Czech Republic 3-2 in OT for 20th junior title

Associated Press  

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Dylan Guenther scored his second goal of the game at 6:22 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday night for its record-extending 20th world junior hockey title. The 19-year-old Arizona Coyotes forward took a pass from Joshua Roy on a 2-on-1 and beat goalie Tomas Suchanek in the 3-on-3 …

Serdachny’s goal in OT gives Canadian women 3-2 win over US
2 years ago

Serdachny’s goal in OT gives Canadian women 3-2 win over US

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Danielle Serdachny scored at 2:16 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the fifth game of the Rivalry Series on Monday night. “They took away Poulin on the 2-on-1 naturally, so decided to take a shot and it went in,” said Serdachny, who scored her first goal in the series. Canada …

Canada edges U.S. 2-1 to win women’s hockey worlds
2 years, 3 months ago

Canada edges U.S. 2-1 to win women’s hockey worlds

Associated Press  

HERNING, Denmark — Brianne Jenner scored twice in the second period and Canada defended its title with a 2-1 win over the United States in the women’s world hockey championship final on Sunday. Canada also beat the U.S. 3-2 in February’s Olympic women’s hockey final in Beijing. The U.S. went undefeated into the final, including a 5-2 win over Canada …

Canada trounces Japan 9-0 at women’s hockey worlds
2 years, 3 months ago

Canada trounces Japan 9-0 at women’s hockey worlds

Associated Press  

HERNING, Denmark — Defending champion Canada trounced Japan 9-0 at the women’s world ice hockey championship on Sunday, with eight players contributing goals in the one-sided encounter, to top the Group A standings ahead of the United States. The record 11-time tournament winners wasted little time in getting off the mark when Victoria Bach opened the scoring in the second …

US, Canada open women’s hockey worlds with wins
2 years, 3 months ago

US, Canada open women’s hockey worlds with wins

Associated Press  

HERNING, Denmark — The United States routed Japan 10-0 in the opening game of the women’s hockey world championship on Thursday and defending champion Canada started the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Finland. Taylor Heise went scoreless but equaled a tournament record with five assists for the U.S., which led 9-0 after two periods and outshot Japan 62-6. Olympic …

Ice hockey ban on Russia, Belarus upheld on safety grounds
2 years, 5 months ago

Ice hockey ban on Russia, Belarus upheld on safety grounds

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Appeals by Russia and its ally Belarus against bans from the world ice hockey championship following the invasion of Ukraine were rejected by the international governing body. The decision “was not a sanction but was a safety policy” and also “the safety policy was not discriminatory and was proportionate,” the International Ice Hockey Federation disciplinary board ruled on …

Finland, Latvia to land 2023 hockey worlds taken from Russia
2 years, 6 months ago

Finland, Latvia to land 2023 hockey worlds taken from Russia

Associated Press  

HELSINKI, Finland — Finland is expected to host the men’s hockey world championships two years in a row after teaming up with Latvia in a bid to stage the 2023 tournament that was stripped from Russia because of the war in Ukraine. Russia was scheduled to stage the 2023 tournament in President Vladimir Putin’s home city of St. Petersburg but …

Denmark stuns Canada at hockey worlds, Czechs beat US
2 years, 7 months ago

Denmark stuns Canada at hockey worlds, Czechs beat US

Associated Press  

TAMPERE, Finland — Denmark beat Canada for the first time in a 3-2 upset win at the world ice hockey championship on Monday, while the United States slumped in a loss to the Czech Republic. The United States must wait to qualify for the quarterfinals after a bruising 1-0 loss to the Czechs in both teams’ second-to-last game of group …

Sweden beats Finland, Swiss edge Slovakia at hockey worlds
2 years, 7 months ago

Sweden beats Finland, Swiss edge Slovakia at hockey worlds

Associated Press  

TAMPERE, Finland — Sweden prevailed in a penalty shootout to edge host Finland 3-2 Wednesday for its fourth straight victory at the ice hockey world championship. After Adam Larsson gave the Swedes a 1-0 lead in the opening period, Mikko Lehtonen and Sami Vatanen rallied the Finns to a 2-1 advantage after the second. In Group A in Helsinki, Denis …

Finland downs Latvia, Germany tops Slovakia at hockey worlds
2 years, 7 months ago

Finland downs Latvia, Germany tops Slovakia at hockey worlds

Associated Press  

TAMPERE, Finland — Host Finland recovered from a first period scare to beat Latvia 2-1 for a second victory in two games at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Mikael Granlund scored the winner on a power play with 2:52 to go in the final period of the Group B game in Tampere. Rudolfs Balcers put Latvia 1-0 ahead …

Russia removed as host of 2023 worlds in men’s ice hockey
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia removed as host of 2023 worlds in men’s ice hockey

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Russia was removed Tuesday as host of the 2023 world championship in men’s ice hockey that was to be played in Vladimir Putin’s home city St. Petersburg. Citing “concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, media, and fans,” the International Ice Hockey Federation announced the decision after its ruling council met. The latest blow …

Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine extends to NHL, tennis
2 years, 9 months ago

Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine extends to NHL, tennis

LA Times  

Ukraine-born Elina Monfils says she won’t play a scheduled match against Russian Anastasia Potapova unless the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee regarding Russian or Belarussian players is followed. Ukraine-born tennis player Elina Monfils said Monday she won’t play her scheduled round-of-32 match against Russian Anastasia Potapova at a tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, unless the organizations that govern the men’s …

Finland beats Russians for its 1st Olympic hockey gold medal
2 years, 10 months ago

Finland beats Russians for its 1st Olympic hockey gold medal

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Sheets of paper rained down like super-sized confetti on the bench, which players leapt off at full speed to pile on top of goaltender Harri Sateri with such force that they knocked the net off its moorings. The Finns knocked off the favored Russians 2-1 Sunday to win the men’s hockey tournament without NHL players at the Beijing …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Finland beat Russia to win country's first ice hockey gold in final event of Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Finland beat Russia to win country's first ice hockey gold in final event of Games

Firstpost  

With the victory, Finland finally add gold to a packed Olympic medals case in ice hockey. Beijing: Finland roared back to beat defending champions Russia 2-1 on Sunday and win the country’s first gold medal in ice hockey, in the final event at the Beijing Olympics. This is the country’s first Ice Hockey gold medal and their first Olympic medal …

Russian frustration with Finland continues in Olympic final
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian frustration with Finland continues in Olympic final

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The silver medal is the prize no one wants to wear after an Olympic hockey final. I’ll definitely put it on and enjoy that but later on.” The NHL’s absence made Fedotov, a 25-year-old Philadelphia Flyers prospect who has played his whole career so far in Russia, the starting goaltender at the Olympics. And we probably didn’t play …

Favored Russians back in final at Olympics, now face Finland
2 years, 10 months ago

Favored Russians back in final at Olympics, now face Finland

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Russians are back in the gold medal game at the Olympics, just like they were expected to be. “Slow start, not a lot of goals, but we are building, and I like where we’re going and we got to the finals and now it’s the game of our lives for everyone.” The team representing the Russian Olympic …

Russia beats Sweden to set up final vs. Finland at Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia beats Sweden to set up final vs. Finland at Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Anxious feelings overwhelmed the Russians’ bench as they fell behind in the shootout against Sweden and needed each goal and save to stay alive. “I was too nervous.” The Russians got six stops from Ivan Fedotov and goals from Nikita Gusev, Yegor Yakolev and Arseni Gritsyuk to win an eight-round shootout and beat Sweden 2-1 Friday, advancing to …

Beijing 2022: No 'Miracle on Ice' as Slovakia Knock USA Out of Olympic Hockey, Sweden Eliminate Canada
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing 2022: No 'Miracle on Ice' as Slovakia Knock USA Out of Olympic Hockey, Sweden Eliminate Canada

News 18  

Slovakia eliminated the United States in the Beijing Olympic ice hockey quarterfinals Wednesday, stunning the Americans with a tying goal in the final minute of regulation before winning 3-2 in a shootout. Slovakia’s comeback dashed the hopes of a USA roster that, despite training only a few times together before the Games, went 3-0 in group play and came into …

US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final
2 years, 10 months ago

US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Hilary Knight could think of no better way to close the Beijing Games women’s hockey tournament than a rematch between the United States and — who else? It’s the most beautiful rivalry in sports,” Knight said after scoring a goal and adding an assist in the United States’ 4-1 semifinal win over Finland on Monday. And it’s just …

Canada’s women’s hockey reinvents itself after Olympic loss
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada’s women’s hockey reinvents itself after Olympic loss

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Canadians just finished making brisk work of Sweden in the quarterfinal round of the women’s Olympic hockey tournament, and yet coach Troy Ryan wasn’t prepared to assess just how dominant his team can be. “Honestly, we keep things pretty simple in our minds,” said Ryan on Friday, following an 11-0 win over Sweden in which Canada scored …

Canada surges to 4-2 win over US in Olympic women’s hockey
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada surges to 4-2 win over US in Olympic women’s hockey

Associated Press  

BEIJING — It was going to take more than a one-goal deficit to rattle Brianne Jenner and the Canadians in their long-running cross-border rivalry against the Americans, which resumed Tuesday at the Beijing Olympics. Rather than wilt, Canada responded by scoring three times over a span of 5 minutes, 25 seconds to secure a 4-2 win over the defending champion …

Women’s hockey world still playing catch-up to Canada, US
2 years, 10 months ago

Women’s hockey world still playing catch-up to Canada, US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Immediately after one of Finland’s most lopsided losses in international women’s hockey history, general manager Tuula Puputti marveled with envy at the depth of talent Canada has assembled. “It’s a very mature hockey, very high-end hockey, very close to men’s hockey.” Canada’s up-tempo transition attack and heavy emphasis on the forecheck was readily apparent against the Finns. That’s …

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