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Joecelyne Lamoureux-Davidson gave the US Womens Hockey Team their first Gold Medal since 1998. After a tied hockey game in regulation, a tied OT, six rounds of a shootout, Joecelyne finally ended it with a beautiful, yet dirty deke move on Canada's goalie, Shannon Szabados. The States and Canadians have had a long time rivalry in womens hockey, but for another four years, America will be crowned the champions of the world.
The first period of regulation was awfully low-scoring and a goal wasn't put between the pipes until 26 seconds remained in regulation. Hillary Knight, the USA forward was the special lady to grab the goal, off a wrist shot. Hillary had the upper-edge over the Canadians defense as they were on a power play.
Two minutes into the first period, Haley Irwin made a statement for Team Canada, slipping one by Shannon Szabados glove. Five minutes subsequent to this goal, Canada took the lead for the first time as Marie-Philip Poulin slapped a shot on Szabados after a pass from Agosta. This was all the action the second period held in store for us. The next twenty minutes of play only dealt with penalties, and one lone goal that put the Americans back into the game, with a goal off Monique Lamoureux-Morando's stick on a breakaway shot.
Overtime held nothing but chills and anticipation for a breakaway game winner, but the reality differed, overtime ended in a tie. In the shootout, Marvin, Agosta, Daoust, and Kessel snuck one pass their opponents goalie before Canada missed one goal, Joecelyne scored one, then Canada missed their final opportunity giving the USA the Gold Medal.
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Fantastic game, what a nail biter. I do feel for the canadian ladies though, it was a heartbreaking loss for them but I wish they had shown better sports(wo)manship during the medal ceremony.
It was a great game! I love how women's ice hockey is growing..there needs to be more of us. Thanks for sharing!
You are so lucky that you've got to play. It's really picking up traction where I live as well. I'm more of a hoops girl. Only other sports in my area were soccer and softball. Those weren't physical enough for me. I wanted to either play football or hockey but there were no teams at all as an option. But now everything is starting to take off.
I just found out the other day that there are a few pro women's hockey leagues. (NWHL and CWHL) I had NO idea. It needs to be promoted better. I'm sure you agree. : )
Congratulations, for there victory.
oh great news. congratulations to USA Womens Hockey Team. thanks you :)
thank you share the steemsport news😍😍
i love hokeeey!! interesting post bro, greetings!
Thank's for sharing women's hockey news.Congratulations to team USA.@upvoted and resteemed
Good to hear that US won.....I was unable to see the game.....darn
I cannot believe that germany is in front agains the canadian
Congratulation
Fantastic game, thanks for share @steemsports