On April 7th, 2019, history was made in the women’s hockey world when Canada defeated the United States 4-3 in a thrilling shootout at the Women’s World Championships. In a game that was full of excitement and tension, Canada was able to come out on top in the ninth round of the shootout.
The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading goals throughout the game. The United States got on the board first with a goal from Hilary Knight in the first period. Canada responded with a goal from Melodie Daoust in the second period to tie the game at one. The third period saw both teams score twice, with Canada’s goals coming from Marie-Philip Poulin and Blayre Turnbull, while the United States’ goals were scored by Amanda Kessel and Brianna Decker.
The game went into overtime, but neither team was able to break the deadlock, so it went to a shootout. The shootout saw both teams trade goals until the ninth round when Canada’s Meghan Agosta was able to beat United States goalie Alex Rigsby to give Canada the win.
The win was a huge moment for Canada as it was their first gold medal in the Women’s World Championships since 2012. It was also a huge moment for Canadian women’s hockey as it showed that they can compete with the best in the world.
The win was a huge moment for women’s hockey as it showed that the sport is growing and that it can be just as exciting as men’s hockey. It also showed that women’s hockey is becoming more competitive and that teams like Canada and the United States can put on a great show.
The win was a great moment for both countries and it showed that women’s hockey is growing and becoming more competitive. It was also a great moment for all of the players involved, as they were able to show that they can compete with the best in the world.
