Gold medal glory keeps Canada perfect in Beijing
Finishing undefeated, Canada held off a late surge from the United States to emerge victorious by a 3-2 margin in the gold medal game. Recording 38 saves, Ann-Renee Desbiens enjoyed…
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Finland shuts out Switzerland to capture bronze in Beijing
Becoming the first nation to win consecutive bronze medals in women’s ice hockey at the Olympics, Finland achieved the feat in convincing fashion. Four different Finnish skaters contributed goals, while…
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Canada soars to seventh straight appearance in gold medal game
Having opened the Beijing Olympics with a double digit win versus Switzerland in Group A competition, the undefeated Canadian contingent duplicated its offensive prowess in the semifinals. Prevailing by a…
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Claire Thompson brings tremendous presence to Canadian defense
Beginning the decade with an ECAC championship, which saw Toronto’s Claire Thompson serve among the captains for the Princeton Tigers, the feat proved to be prologue for an unfolding chapter…
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Klara Peslarova a key contributor towards Czechia’s proud run in Beijing
Among the most intriguing storylines of Group B play at the Beijing Winter Olympics has involved the high quality of goaltending. Except for Japan’s Nana Fujimoto, who made her third…
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Five Finnish skaters score in sensational win versus Japan
Vanquished in a 7-1 final, Japan’s aspirations of reaching the medal round for the first time ever ended up with disappointment. With a hat trick by 22 year old Petra…
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Mom writes heartfelt letter to daughter on Senior night
Ashley, I am so proud to have witnessed you play with these boys over the past 6 years at Cold Spring Harbor High School. This was your last Varsity Ice…
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Trio of third period goals propel Swiss into semis
Facing off for the second time in Beijing, Switzerland and ROC played for the opportunity to qualify for the semifinals. In their previous match, ROC prevailed in a convincing 5-2…
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Emma Soderberg exceptional in comeback for Sweden
After losing their first two games in Group B play, the probability of Sweden landing a spot in the quarterfinals seemed highly unlikely. With Emma Soderberg between the pipes, a…
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Olympic experience a proud pinnacle for Josefine Jakobsen
The first, and only, player recognized twice by the Danish Ice Hockey Union as Female Player of the Year, Josefine Jakobsen’s legacy took on a more profound meaning. With the…
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