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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Canada Defeats Sweden in World Women’s Hockey Championship Opener
Canada started their campaign at the world women’s hockey championship on a strong note, defeating Sweden 5-1 on Friday in Herning, Denmark. Jessie Eldridge led the team with two goals and an assist, stepping up for an injured captain and missing star.
Jessie Eldridge Shines in Top-Line Role
Eldridge, a 28-year-old forward from Barrie, Ontario, starred for Canada after being promoted to the top line due to the absence of captain Marie-Philip Poulin and star forward Sarah Fillier. Having recently signed a two-year deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey League champion Montréal Victoire, Eldridge continued to display her talent at the international level. Her previous world championship appearance came in 2022, when she recorded two points in seven games.
Supporting Contributions Lead to Victory
Canada's Cooper Kendall made an impact from the blue line with a goal and an assist. Emily Clark and Rebecca Leslie each added a goal, rounding out Canada’s scoring effort in their women hockey championship opener. On Sweden’s side, Hanna Thuvik managed to score the lone goal for her team.
Goaltending and Defensive Standouts
In goal, Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 11 shots for Canada, helping to keep Sweden’s opportunities to a minimum. Sweden’s netminder, Ebba Svensson Traff, was busy throughout the matchup, finishing with 33 saves.
Canada’s Next Match and Tournament Details
The win sets the stage for Canada’s next group game against Japan, scheduled for Sunday. The Canadian team aims to build on the momentum from their opening victory as the world women's hockey tournament continues.
Teams to Wear Generic Jerseys
Both Canada and the United States are competing in the tournament wearing generic jerseys. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), along with its jersey supplier True Hockey, mandated this design for the event.
Source: cbc.ca.
