In an exhilarating overtime finish, Canada reclaimed the Women’s World Hockey Championship title with a 6-5 victory over the United States in Utica, New York. The win served as sweet redemption for Canada, which had lost last year’s title to the U.S. Danielle Serdachny was the standout, scoring the game-winning goal on a power play 5:16 into overtime.
The game was tightly contested with numerous lead changes, showcasing the intense rivalry between these two top teams. Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin was a key player, scoring her first two goals of the tournament. Emily Clark, Erin Ambrose, and Julia Gosling also scored, while goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens supported the team with 19 saves.
The U.S. team, determined and resilient, saw contributions from Caroline Harvey, Hilary Knight, Laila Edwards, Megan Keller, and Alex Carpenter. U.S. goaltender Aerin Frankel made 25 saves in her efforts to fend off the Canadian offense.
The final was a high-scoring affair, one of the highest in the history of the tournament, reflecting the fierce competition and skill level of both teams. This victory marks the eighth time a gold medal game between Canada and the U.S. has needed overtime or a shootout to decide the winner, emphasizing the evenly matched nature of their rivalry.
This championship win not only secures a major victory for Canada but also sets a dramatic precedent for next year’s championship scheduled to be held in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia.