MILAN — The United States women’s hockey team is one step closer to Olympic gold, defeating Sweden 5-0 in the semifinal round of the Milan Cortina Games on Monday. Goaltender Aerin Frankel stopped all 21 shots she faced, securing her third shutout of the tournament.
Dominant Performance Propels U.S. To Gold Medal Game
The Americans, now 6-0 in the tournament and having outscored opponents 31-1, advanced to the gold medal game. Goals came from Cayla Barnes, Taylor Heise, Abbey Murphy, Kendall Coyne Schofield, and Hayley Scamurra. Murphy, Schofield, and Scamurra scored within a span of 2:47 late in the second period, extending the U.S. Lead to 5-0.
Frankel’s performance as well extended the U.S. Shutout streak to 331 minutes and 23 seconds. This streak began after Czechia’s Barbora Jurickova scored against Frankel in the opening game of the tournament.
Potential Rematch with Canada Looms
The win sets up a potential gold medal showdown with Canada, whom the U.S. Defeated 5-0 in the preliminary round. Canada will play Switzerland in the other semifinal game. “Nothing matters. It’s the gold medal game,” said Taylor Heise, emphasizing the focus on the final match.
Sweden will compete for the bronze medal on Thursday, seeking their third Olympic medal and their first since winning silver at the 2006 Turin Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game between the U.S. And Sweden?
The final score was U.S. 5, Sweden 0.
How many shots did Aerin Frankel save in the game?
Aerin Frankel saved 21 shots.
What is the U.S. Team’s record in the tournament so far?
The U.S. Team is 6-0 in the tournament.
As the U.S. Prepares for a potential gold medal game, what do you think will be the key to their success against a formidable opponent like Canada?
