Peschel Scores on Debut as U.S. Beats Germany 5-0

Emma Peschel scored in her first game for the United States as the Americans beat Germany 5-0 in a Group A matchup at the women’s ice hockey world championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, on November 8. The 22-year-old defender fired a wrist shot from the point in the first period to put the U.S. ahead 2-0.

Casey O’Brien opened the scoring and later assisted on Peschel’s goal. Alex Carpenter added a second-period tally, then Abbey Murphy and Joy Dunne scored in the third. O’Brien had also scored and assisted in the U.S. team’s 7-0 win over Switzerland on November 6.

Goalie Gwyneth Philips turned aside all 13 attempts on goal. The shutout was the Americans’ second in as many games, and they had scored 12 goals without conceding to start the tournament. Captain Hilary Knight recorded an assist, extending her championship records to 54 assists and 122 points. Caroline Harvey had two assists and five across the team’s first two games.

The United States is scheduled to play Austria in Esbjerg on November 9. In Group B, Sweden beat Finland 4-1 in Herning, recovering from a 5-1 loss to Canada in its opening game. Hilda Svensson scored on a power play and added an assist. Canada was due to face Japan, while the Czech Republic was scheduled to meet Switzerland on November 8.