In an exciting semifinal match at the U18 Women's World Hockey Championship held in Finland, Canada defeated Czechia 4-2 on January 11, 2025. The Canadian team showcased their skill with goals from Caileigh Tiller, Stryker Zablocki, Hayley McDonald, and Sofia Ismael. Notably, Chloe Primerano contributed significantly by assisting on two of the goals. Goalie Marilou Grenier was instrumental in the victory, making 19 saves to keep Czechia at bay [CTV News] [53ce4d49].
Czechia's efforts were marked by goals from Linda Vocetkova and Julie Jebouskova, while their goalie Daniela Novakova had an impressive 43 saves throughout the match. Despite a strong performance, Czechia was unable to overcome Canada's lead [CTV News] [53ce4d49].
With this victory, Canada will face off against the United States for the championship title on January 12, 2025. The U.S. secured their spot in the finals after a narrow 2-1 win against Sweden in the other semifinal match. This upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two hockey powerhouses [CTV News] [53ce4d49].