U.S. bests Canada at 12 Nations women’s hockey tournament
August 28th, 2011
Enlarge this image The United States exploded with four goals in the second period to shut out Canada 4-0 at the 12 Nations women’s hockey tournament Sunday.
Meghan Duggan, Jocelyne Lamoureux, Hilary Knight and Lisa Chesson each scored for the world champion U.S. (4-0).
Goaltender Christina Kessler made 39 saves as Canada (3-1) suffered its first loss of the tournament.
Molly Schaus stopped 17 shots in the American net.
The 12 Nations is a new tournament on the women’s hockey schedule designed to close the large gaps in skill between countries by providing more competitive opportunities.
It’s hoped federations will put more resources into female hockey and that players will be motivated to improve their skills.
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