WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) — The Americans breezed through their opener in the Four Nations Cup. Next up is their biggest rival.
Emily Pfalzer had three goals and an assist, helping the U.S. rout Finland 8-2 on Tuesday night in the round-robin portion of the tournament. Canada also had an easy win in its first game, cruising 9-0 over Sweden.
The biggest powers in women’s hockey face off again Wednesday night.
“It’s always one that we look forward to,” Pfalzer said of playing the Canadians again.
The Americans grabbed control against Finland with five goals in the first period, capped by a power-play score for 18-year-old Cayla Barnes.