USA hammer Denmark 14-0 with record 85 shots to reach women’s hockey worlds semi-finals
Summary
The United States beat host Denmark 14-0 to reach the women’s ice hockey world championship semi-finals, setting a tournament record with 85 shots on goal. Canada, Sweden and Finland also advanced, while Austria kept its place in the top division with an overtime win over Japan.Key Facts
- The United States led Denmark 5-0 within eight minutes and 10-0 by the end of the second period.
- Taylor Fox scored once and recorded three assists; Caroline Harvey and Haley Winn each scored twice and added three assists.
- U.S. goaltender Gwyneth Philips made eight saves for the shutout.
- The U.S. total of 85 shots on goal broke the previous tournament record of 82, set by the United States against Sweden in 1997.
- The United States will play Finland in the semi-finals.
- Canada beat the Czech Republic 3-2 and will meet Sweden, who defeated Switzerland 1-0.
- Finland beat Germany 6-0, and Austria defeated Japan 2-1 in overtime to retain its top-division status.
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