Emma Peschel Scores in Her Debut as United States Shuts Out Germany 5-0 at Women's Worlds in Denmark
Emma Peschel scored in her debut, and Gwyneth Philips made 13 saves in the U.S. team's second straight shutout.
- On Sunday, the United States shut out Germany 5-0 at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark. Defender Emma Peschel scored in her debut, netting a wrist shot from the point to make it 2-0 in the opening period.
- Casey O'Brien opened the scoring in Sunday's match, continuing her strong tournament start after marking her debut with a goal and assist in Friday's 7-0 victory over Switzerland.
- Alex Carpenter extended the lead to 3-0 in the middle period, while Abbey Murphy and Joy Dunne scored in the third. Goalie Gwyneth Philips posted a 13-shot shutout to secure the victory.
- The U.S. will next play in Esbjerg against Austria on Monday. Captain Hilary Knight registered an assist in Sunday's match, improving her worlds records to 54 assists and 122 points.
- Elsewhere in Group B, Sweden recovered from an opening 5-1 defeat to Canada by topping Finland 4-1. Canada plays Japan later Sunday in Herning, while the Czech Republic faces Switzerland in Esbjerg.
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Emma Peschel scores in her debut as United States shuts out Germany 5-0 at women’s worlds in Denmark
ESBJERG, Denmark (AP) — Emma Peschel celebrated her first game for the United by scoring a goal to help shut out Germany 5-0 at the women’s ice hockey worlds on Sunday. The 22-year-old defender netted with a wrist shot from the point to make it 2-0 in the opening period of the Group A game....
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Emma Peschel scores in her debut as United States shuts out Germany 5-0 at women's worlds in Denmark
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