Captain Hayley McDonald and Adrianna Milani each scored three goals, with goalie Rowan Houweling making 11 saves as Canada dominated Hungary with a 14-0 victory at the Under-18 women’s world hockey championship held in Sydney, N.S. The Canadian team, now 2-0 in the preliminary round after a previous 9-0 win against Switzerland, is set to face undefeated Sweden in a Group A match at the Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou, N.S. Canada and Sweden currently lead Group A with flawless 2-0 records, while Switzerland and Hungary both hold 0-2 records.
Megan Mossey contributed two goals and two assists in Canada’s impressive performance, outshooting Hungary 74-11. The Canadian team led 4-0 after the first period and extended their lead to 11-0 going into the third period. Additional goals were scored by Caileigh, Alida Korte, Sofia Ismael, Rachel Piggott, Madison Levesque, and Kendall Doiron. Anais Leprohon, Aurora Matt, and Ismael each provided three assists, with seventeen Canadian players making their mark on the scoreboard.
Canadian coach Vicky Sunohara expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance yet highlighted the need to improve defensive play and address lapses in focus during the game. Sunohara emphasized the team’s depth and versatility, stressing the importance of sharpening their skills for the upcoming match against Sweden.
In Group B, the United States leads with a flawless 2-0 record, while Czechia and Slovakia both hold 1-1 records. Finland remains winless at 0-2.