The United States women’s hockey team opened play in the 2016 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, and thanks to several former Wisconsin women’s hockey players, earned a 3-1 win over Canada in the opening round late Monday night.
Former Badgers star Hilary Knight scored a pair of goals, former Badger Brianna Decker scored a goal and former Badgers goalie Alex Rigsby earned the victory as Team USA scored all three goals in the final period to emerge victorious.
Team USA went scoreless through the first two periods, despite having power play opportunities early on.
Team Canada took the lead very early in the third period on a Laura Fortino shot that went over Rigsby.