TIKKURILA, Finland (AP) Canada rallied from a goal down to
beat the United States 5-1 in the Four Nations Cup final on
Saturday.
Jocelyne Lamoreux gave the U.S. women's hockey team the lead
midway through the first period before Canada took control.
The Canadians quickly took a 2-1 lead and then added three
power-play goals in the last two periods to secure the win.
Carla MacLeod, Meghan Aghosta, Tessa Bonhomme, Cherie Piper and
Jayna Hefford scored for Canada.
Shannon Szabados made 21 saves for Canada, while U.S. goalie
Molly Schaus had 24.
Hefford finished with four goals in four games, while Hayley
Wickenheiser had one goal and five assists in the tournament.
Hilary Knight was the most productive U.S. player with two goals
and three assists.
The U.S. had beaten Canada 3-2 in their final group game on
Friday after each team had won games against Finland and Sweden.
The Canadians have won nine of twelve Four Nation finals, all
against the U.S.
Sweden took third place after a 2-1 shootout victory against
Finland.
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