Canada defeats U.S. to remain undefeated at U18 women's hockey worlds

12.01.2023 - 02:45 cbc.ca

Caitlin Kraemer scored twice as Canada capped the preliminary round of the women's world under-18 hockey championship with a 3-1 win over the United States on Wednesday in Östersund, Sweden.

Emmalee Pais had a goal and an assist for Canada, which finished atop Group A at 3-0. Charlotte Pieckenhagen contributed two assists.

Goaltender Hannah Clark needed to make just 10 saves for the win. WATCH l Kraemer powers Canada past U.S. in final preliminary-round game: Joy Dunne scored for the U.S.

which ranked second in Group A at 2-1, followed by Sweden (1-2) and Finland (0-3). The U.S. didn't register a shot on goal in the third period until Cassandra Hall's unsuccessful penalty shot at 7:18.

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