By Canadian Press

U.S. trounces Switzerland 9-1 at world women’s hockey championship

Apr 7, 2023 | 12:36 PM

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Caroline Harvey scored twice, Abby Roque had a goal and three assists and the United States thumped Switzerland 9-1 on Friday at the world women’s hockey championship.

Abbey Murphy set the record for the fastest goal ever at the tournament, scoring seven seconds into the contest. She added two assists, while Cayla Barnes also had a goal and two helpers.

Rebecca Gilmore, Gabrielle Hughes, Hannah Bilka and Amanda Kessel added the others for the U.S. Nicole Hensley made 12 saves.

Rahel Enzler spoiled Hensley’s shutout bid 10:27 into the third period for Switzerland. Saskia Maurer stopped 45-of-54 shots.  

The Americans are looking to avenge their silver-medal finishes at the last two worlds, having lost to Canada in both finals. They opened the tournament with a 7-1 win over Japan and will next face Czechia, the country most commonly known as the Czech Republic, on Sunday.

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Switzerland, which fell 4-0 to Canada in its opener on Wednesday, will next play Japan on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 7, 2023.

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