Canada Holds Off Czechia for 3-2 Win, Advances to Semifinals at Women’s Worlds
Canada outshot Czechia 41-16 and will face Finland in the semifinals after Renata Fast scored the winner in the quarterfinal.
- On Nov. 13, 2026, Canada defeated Czechia 3-2 in the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship quarterfinals at KVIK Hockey Arena in Herning, Denmark, with Renata Fast scoring the game-winning goal.
- Following a goalless first period, Sarah Fillier and Rebecca Leslie scored early in the second for Canada, while Kristyna Kaltounkova responded with two power-play goals for Czechia.
- Canadian goaltender Eve Gascon made 14 saves, while Klara Peslarova stopped 38 shots. Kaltounkova, selected first overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League 2025 draft, scored both Czech goals.
- The Finns advanced to the semifinals after defeating Germany 6-0 on Friday, setting up a Nov. 15 matchup against Canada following their 2-0 pool-play loss to the squad.
- Undefeated throughout four pool games with a plus-25 goal differential, Canada enters Sunday's semifinal as the tournament's strongest offensive force heading into knockout play.
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Canada beat Czechs to join Finland in semifinals at women’s hockey worlds
Canada has advanced to the semifinals of the women’s ice hockey world championship by edging the Czech Republic 3-2. Sarah Fillier, Rebecca Leslie, and Renata Fast each scored while goaltender Eve Gascon stopped 14 shots. Kristýna Kaltounková scored twice for…
The Toronto Star
Canada holds off Czechia for 3-2 win, advances to semifinals at women’s worlds
HERNING - Renata Fast’s second-period goal stood as the winner as Canada held off Czechia 3-2 in the women’s world hockey championship quarterfinals Friday.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada holds off Czechia for 3-2 win, advances to semifinals at women's worlds
HERNING - Renata Fast’s second-period goal stood as the winner as Canada held off Czechia 3-2 in the women’s world hockey championship quarterfinals Friday.
Team Canada won its place in the semifinals of the IIHF 2026 World Women's Championship. Sarah Fillier, Rebecca Leslie and...
The Czech women's hockey team lost 2:3 to favored Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Championship in Denmark and were eliminated from the tournament. Both Czech goals were scored in power plays by forward Kristýna Kaltounková.
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