Coach John Wroblewski’s bid to inject youth and speed to the United States women’s hockey lineup proved too much for rival Canada in their preliminary round-closing showdown at the world championships on Monday. Kirsten Simms, one of four college newcomers making their tournament debuts for the U.S., scored 3:38 into overtime of a 1-0 win over Canada and clinch the Americans the Group A title heading into the playoffs. Aerin Frankel stopped 26 shots for her second shutout of the tournament and t
Kirsten Simms scored 3:38 into overtime to lift the United States to a 1-0 preliminary round win over rival Canada, and clinch the Americans the Group A title heading into the women’s world hockey championship playoffs.
Emma Maltais' short-handed goal in the third period spoiled New York's first home game in the Professional Women's Hockey League as Toronto secured a 3-2 victory on Friday night. New York posted a 4-0 win on New Year's Day in Toronto and was looking to become the first PWHL team to win at home through four games. Maltais, who set the career scoring record at Ohio State with 206 points in 169 games while also playing for the Canadian national team, had a team-high five shots on goal for Toronto, which fired 37 shots at Congers, New York native Abigail Levy.
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