Canada downs Russia 8-0, gains semifinal berth in women’s world hockey
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Canada made it into the semifinals of the women’s world hockey championship with an assist from their frenemies.
Canada’s 8-0 win over Russia and Finland losing 5-3 in regulation to the United States on Monday combined to send the Canadians to Thursday’s semifinals alongside the Americans.
The U.S. finished atop Pool A at 3-0 and dropped the Finns into a three-way tie with Canada and Russia at 1-2.
The Canadians ranked second in their pool on superior goal differential with Finland third and Russia fourth.