Canada blanked by U.S. in opening game at Para Ice Hockey Women's World Challenge

Canada's women's Para hockey team suffered a 3-0 loss to the rival United States on Thursday night in their opening game of the 2023 Women's World Challenge in Green Bay, Wis.

Canadian goaltender Jessie Gregory kept the game within reach while facing an offensive onslaught throughout, with the defending champion Americans outshooting Canada 25-2.

Kelsey Lee Diclaudio opened the scoring in the first period with a short-handed goal, which was followed up 19 seconds later with a marker from fellow forward Lera Doederlein.