Harvey’s Hat Trick Leads U.S. Past Austria 11-1

On November 9 in Esbjerg, defending champion the United States overwhelmed Austria 11-1 at the women’s ice hockey world championship. Caroline Harvey scored three times, including twice in the opening period, and added an assist. She had recorded five assists across the team’s previous two games.

Tessa Janecke and captain Hilary Knight each tallied two goals. Dunne scored once and supplied three assists, while a goal and assist apiece went to Rory Guilday, Lacey Eden and Megan Keller. Knight’s second goal made it 9-0 and brought her tournament career total to 70 goals in 90 games.

Austria’s Annika Fazokas scored late, ending the U.S. run of three games without conceding. It was Austria’s first appearance in the top division and its first meeting with the United States. With the score 6-0 midway through the second period, U.S. goalie Aerin Frankel was replaced by Gwyneth Philips after making two saves. The Americans face the Czech Republic in their final preliminary game on Wednesday.

Canada also maintained its perfect record, defeating host Denmark 10-0. Emma Maltais scored twice, and Laura Stacey contributed a goal and two assists. Kayle Osborne made six saves for the shutout. Denmark changed goalies midway through the second period, when it trailed 6-0 after facing 41 shots. Canada plays Finland on Wednesday.