Once again, Canada and the U.S. will battle for women's hockey supremacy. Canada beat Switzerland 5-1 in the semifinals at the world championship on Saturday at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., setting up a highly anticipated gold-medal showdown on Sunday against the U.S., which earlier trounced the Czech Republic 9-1.
Canada, the reigning Olympic gold medallist, will be eyeing its third straight world title against a young, hungry American side featuring five rookies. WATCH | Canada vs.
USA — A hockey rivalry like none other: For over 30 minutes, Canada could not solve Swiss goalie Andrea Braendli, who made 47 saves in defeat.
Despite a wide shot advantage, goals were hard to come by and frustration was perhaps starting to creep in. That's when team-leading scorer Sarah Fillier, 22, stepped up with a hat trick.