U.S. Women's Hockey Team Wins Key Game Against Canada in Halifax
The U.S. Women's Hockey Team secured a 2-1 victory against Canada in Halifax, with Gwyneth Philips excelling in goal and the series tied at 2-2, leading to a decisive game in Summerside, P.E.I.
The 25-year-old stopped 31 of 32 shots in regulation and wasn't beaten in a shootout in a 2-1 win for the U.S. in Halifax on Thursday. The series, tied at 2-2, will be decided Saturday in Summerside, P.E.I.
Hilary Knight scored in regulation and the shootout, and Hannah Bilka and Kelly Pannek also scored in the shootout at Scotiabank Centre.
The 25-year-old Philips, who plays for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Ottawa Charge, was stellar in just her second career start for the U.S. national team.
"I'm just so happy for our team to get a win like this in a building that was as loud as it was tonight," said U.S. coach John Wroblewski. "Gwyneth was fantastic in net and our team responded when we needed them to."
