Canadian women’s hockey team downs Finland 8-0 for world semifinal berth
OTTAWA – Meghan Agosta-Marciano scored a hat trick to pace Canada to an 8-0 win over Finland at the women’s world hockey championships.
The defending champions clinch first in their pool and earned a bye to Monday’s semifinals.
Brianne Jenner contributed a pair of goals, with Bailey Bram, Sarah Vaillancourt and Jennifer Wakefield also scoring for Canada.
Goaltender Shannon Szabados picked up the win with 16 saves.
The United States also earn a bye to Monday’s semifinals.
Switzerland and Russia will meet in one quarter-final and it will be Finland versus Germany in Saturday’s other quarter-final.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.