
Canada out of the gates with a 4-1 win over Finland in women’s world hockey
UTICA, N.Y. — Canada opened the women’s world hockey championship with a 4-1 win over Finland on Thursday.
Defender Ella Shelton led Canada with a goal and two assists. Brianne Jenner, Emma Maltais and Julia Gosling also scored at the Adirondack Back Center.
Ann-Renee Desbiens made 33 saves to improve to a career 36-7 with the national women’s team.
Petra Nieminen scored Finland’s lone goal.