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Canada claims gold in women's Ice Hockey, beat U.S. 3-2 in the final
BY The Canadian Press, Feb 17, 2022 11:09 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
Canada claimed its fifth gold medal in seven women's Olympic hockey tournaments by defeating the United States, 3-2 in the final. (Screengrab - Team Canada/Twitter)
Canada claimed its fifth gold medal in seven women's Olympic hockey tournaments by defeating the United States, 3-2 in the final.
Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice and assisted on Sarah Nurse's goal to add another chapter to her legacy as ``Captain Clutch'' for Canada.
Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves as the Canadians forced the Americans to settle for a silver medal for the fourth time.
Captain Marie-Philip Poulin of Beauceville, Que., scored twice and assisted on the other to lead Canada to the gold medal with a 3-2 victory over the United States, ` the third time she has scored the ``golden-goal'' to clinch the championship.
Sarah Nurse, Hamilton, had the other goal and set a record for points scored during an Olympic tournament with 18 (5 g, 13 a) breaking the mark set by fellow Canadian Hayley Wickenheiser at Turin in 2006.
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