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Hockey·Roundup Renata Fast scored two goals, Jocelyne Larocque got two assists and Natalie Spooner tallied her first of the tournament as Canada defeated Sweden 5-1 to advance to the semifinals of the IIHF ice hockey women’s world championships in Utica, N.Y. Renata Fast scores twice in 5-1 victory; Canada meetsContinue Reading

Hockey Canada’s women intend to be on their toes against a quarterfinal opponent in Sweden that took them to the brink of elimination in last year’s world hockey championship. Canadians needed OT to beat European side in same round last year Donna Spencer · The Canadian Press · Posted: AprContinue Reading

Hockey Natalie Mlynkova had three goals and an assist as Czechia wrapped up third place in Group A at the world women’s hockey championship with a 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday. Set up quarterfinal showdown against Group B winner GermanyThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 09, 2024 6:50 PMContinue Reading

Hockey Hockey Canada announced Tuesday it has hired Jaime Boldt as its first governance adviser. He will help ensure that Hockey Canada’s governance model is “effective, sustainable and efficient,” according to its president and CEO, Katherine Henderson. Will help ensure governance model is ‘effective, sustainable and efficient’The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Hockey The United States defeated Canada 1-0 overtime at the women’s world hockey championship Monday to stay unbeaten and claim the top seed in their group. Kirsten Simms extra-frame marker helps Americans clinch top spot in group Donna Spencer · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 08, 2024 7:11 PMContinue Reading

Hockey·ROUNDUP Kristin O’Neill’s career-high three-point game lifted Canada to a 5-0 win over the Czech Republic in the women’s world hockey championship Sunday in Utica, N.Y. Undefeated Sweden beats Japan, clinches playoff spotDonna Spencer · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 07, 2024 2:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: AprilContinue Reading

Hockey·ROUNDUP Kendall Coyne Schofield scored two goals in leading the defending champion United States to a 5-3 win over Finland on Saturday at the women’s world hockey championship in Utica, N.Y. Germany takes down Japan to stay perfectThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 06, 2024 8:31 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Hockey The pipeline between the new Professional Women’s Hockey League and the women’s world championship extends beyond players. 3 of league’s 6 head coaches behind Canada bench in Utica, N.Y.Donna Spencer · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 06, 2024 4:58 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 6 Canada headContinue Reading

Hockey Canada improved to 2-0 at the women’s world hockey championship with a 3-0 win over Switzerland on Friday. PWHL Toronto forwards Sarah Nurse and Emma Maltais scored, while Sarah Fillier tallied an empty-net goal. Switzerland’s Andrea Braendli made 43 saves in 3-0 loss to CanadiansDonna Spencer · The CanadianContinue Reading