Canada dumps Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal at world women’s U18 hockey championship

MADISON, Wis. – Canada defeated Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal play Friday at the under-18 women’s world hockey championship.

Seven different players scored for Canada and Sarah MacEachern had three assists at LeBahn Ice Arena.

“I really liked our team’s energy,” said Canadian assistant coach Vicky Sunohara. “They were excited to play.”

Madison Chantler scored 52 seconds into the game and McKenna van Gelder made it 2-0 midway through the period.

Alyssa Regalado, Karel Prefontaine, Ava Murphy, Jordan Baxter and Emmalee Pais had the other goals.

Canada outshot Slovakia 65-5. Mari Pietersen earned the shutout.

Canada will play Finland in the semifinals on Sunday.

“We are excited for the opportunity to play (Finland) again,” Sunohara said. “We started out the tournament with some nerves, but I think we will come out more loose knowing what to expect.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2022.