Canada women's Para hockey team plays for gold at World Challenge with dominant win

Canada's women's Para hockey team dominates Great Britain in a 9-0 win at the Women's World Challenge, advancing to the final.

Canada's women's Para hockey team showcased their dominance once again as they secured a spot in the final of the Women's World Challenge for the second consecutive year. In a resounding 9-0 victory over Great Britain, Vanessa Racine stole the show with a remarkable hat trick, while Raphaëlle Tousignant continued to impress with two goals and an assist, replicating her outstanding performance from the previous game against Team World.

The Canadians, who have been on a winning streak, outshot their British opponents 29-0, leaving no room for their fledgling team to find any success in the tournament. It is worth noting that Great Britain only recently launched their women's Para hockey program in 2021, making their progress all the more commendable.

With a record of 2-1, Canada will now face either the undefeated United States (2-0) or Team World (1-1) in the final. Team World is comprised of players from 12 different countries, adding an exciting international dynamic to the competition. The outcome of the round-robin match between Team World and the United States will determine who Canada will face in their quest for gold.

The highly anticipated gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. ET at the Cornerstone Community Center, promising an intense battle between the top teams. Canada's victory against Great Britain was a team effort, with Alyssa White also contributing two goals to the lopsided win. Myriam Adam and captain Alanna Mah also made their mark by finding the back of the net.

Right from the start, Canada set the tone for the game, taking a commanding 6-0 lead after just 17 shots in the first period. While Great Britain managed to tighten up their defense in the second and third periods, including successfully killing off three penalties, they ultimately couldn't keep up with the experience and skill of the Canadian players.

It is important to recognize the significance of this tournament, as it is hosted by World Para Ice Hockey and serves as a crucial stepping stone towards establishing a women's Para hockey world championship. The overall goal is to increase female participation in the sport and ultimately have it included in the Paralympic program. This event is a testament to the dedication and talent of the 19-player Canadian roster, which boasts 13 returning players from last year's silver-medal-winning team. Head coach Tara Chisholm leads the squad, instilling a sense of continuity and expertise within the team.

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