On April 7th, the USA Women’s Hockey Team defeated Japan 7-1 in the opening match of the 2021 World Championship. This victory marked the first time the USA Women’s Hockey Team has won a World Championship game since 2017.
The USA Women’s Hockey Team started off strong, scoring three goals in the first period. They continued to dominate throughout the game, scoring four more goals in the second and third periods. The USA team was led by forward Hilary Knight, who scored two goals and had an assist. Forward Kendall Coyne Schofield also had a strong performance, scoring one goal and assisting on two others.
The USA Women’s Hockey Team was able to take advantage of their speed and skill to create scoring chances throughout the game. They were also able to capitalize on their power play opportunities, scoring two goals on the man-advantage. The USA team was able to control the puck for much of the game, outshooting Japan 48-15.
The USA Women’s Hockey Team will now move on to face Finland in their next game on April 9th. This victory is a great start for the team as they look to defend their gold medal from 2017. With their speed and skill, the USA Women’s Hockey Team looks poised to make a deep run in this year’s tournament.
This victory is a great accomplishment for the USA Women’s Hockey Team and a testament to their hard work and dedication. With this win, they have set themselves up for success in the 2021 World Championship and beyond.
