The ongoing rivalry in women’s hockey has taken a decisive turn in 2025. In the latest matchup, the American team decisively defeated Canada with a final score of 10-4 on Wednesday night.
Game Highlights
The contest began with a quick goal from Canadian player Sarah Fillier, scoring just 48 seconds into the game. However, the Americans quickly seized control, responding strongly with four goals from:
- Tessa Janecke
- Abbey Murphy
- Jesse Compher
- Kendall Coyne Schofield
After these early successes, the Americans maintained their momentum throughout the match.
Notable Performances
Abbey Murphy added another goal to her tally and also contributed two assists during the game. Additionally, Pannek made significant contributions by scoring twice.
The Canadian goalkeepers faced significant challenges, with Ann-Renée Desbiens starting the game and allowing five goals on 17 shots. She was replaced by Emerance Maschmeyer, who also conceded five goals, failing to turn the tide for Canada.
Canadian Scorers
On the Canadian side, besides Fillier, Sophie Jaques scored twice, and Julia Gosling also found the net.
Record-Breaking Matchup
This game marked a record for the Rivalry Series, with a total of 14 goals scored. The Americans had previously won the first two games of the series, securing victories of 4-1 in Cleveland and 6-1 in Buffalo, New York.
Looking Ahead
The final match of this series is set for Saturday at 9 PM, which viewers can watch on RDS2 and RDS.ca. Canada will be looking to redeem themselves after the disappointing losses. Furthermore, Hockey Canada is expected to announce its roster of 23 Olympic players in early January, following a new selection process influenced by the Professional Women’s Hockey League (LPHW).
In previous years, selection involved centralizing players in Calgary for six months. However, this year, Hockey Canada adapted, organizing three training camps in September, October, and November, aligned with the LPHW schedule.
