Canada dominated Switzerland with a 9-0 victory in the first game of the Under-18 Women’s World Championship. In a remarkable performance, Canada netted five goals in the opening period. Alida Korte, the assistant captain, shined with two goals and an assist, earning the player of the game title. Rachel Piggott contributed with a goal and two assists, while Kendall Doiron, Laurie Aubin, and Adrianna Milani each added a goal and an assist.
Caileigh Tiller, Sofia Ismael, and Hayley McDonald also found the back of the net for Canada, supported by an impressive 11-save shutout by goalie Léa-Rose Charrois. Head coach Vicky Sunohara praised the team’s depth and expressed the importance of maintaining a high level of play throughout the tournament.
The Canadian team outshot Switzerland 51-11 at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre in Sydney, N.S. Despite a slow start, Sunohara commended the team for quickly settling into the game. Moving forward, the focus remains on self-improvement and cohesion among players to ensure consistent performance for the full duration of matches.
Next, Canada will face Hungary after Sweden defeated Hungary 4-1 earlier in the tournament. In Group B action, the United States secured a dominant 13-0 victory over Slovakia, while Czechia triumphed over Finland with a convincing 9-1 scoreline. The competition is heating up as teams aim for success in the championship.