Sweden2 – Germany2 4:1 (end) | Switzerland – Russia 2:3 (after OT) | USA – Canada2 0:3 (end)
final
USA
0:3 (2:0, 0:0, 1:0)
Canada2
Saturday 07.01.2012, 19:00 • PSG Arena, Zlín • U18 Women’s World Championship
     
    Thank you for following our live commentary of the 2012 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship. It was an exciting tournament, and we look forward to the next one . . . (21:23:48)
     
    Team Canada is now being presented with the gold medals.
     
    Team USA is now being presented with the silver medals.
     
    Tournament awards: Best Goaltender, Franziska Albl of Germany, Defence Erin Ambrose of Canada, Forward Alex Carpenter of USA.
     
    Three best players of the tournament for USA, as chosen by the coaches: Alex Carpenter, Anne Pankowski, Haley Skarupa. For Canada: Erin Abrose, Cydney Roesler, Cayley Mercer
     
    Players of the game . . . For the USA, Haley Skarupa. For Canada, goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer.
     
    Shots on goal in the 3rd period (and game): USA 11 (28), CAN 4 (16).
     
    Canada wins the gold medal. USA wins the silver medal. Sweden won the bronze medal earlier today.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    59:56
    Another US penalty, this one for cross-checking. In any event, this game is over.
     
    59:40
    The US net is empty . . .
     
    59:09
    Burke takes a shot at the head of a Canadian and gets called for roughing. Barring any further penalties or goals, Canada will finish the game on the power play.
     
    58:25
    The puck hit a player on the Canadian bench. Timeout USA has called a timeout. Faceoff will be at the Canadian blueline.
     
    58:00
    The US has not threatened since giving up the 3-0 goal . . .
     
    55:42
    Goal for Team Canada!
    Cydney ROESLER's shot from the point on the PP seeed to change direction, but she's getting credit for the goal that has probably put this game away.
     
    55:02
    American Savage gets called for slashing deep in Canada's zone. With so little time left, this could be costly.
     
    53:30
    Canada kills the penalty and now have the puck in the US zone . . .
     
    53:00
    Canada ices, US one last rush on the PP . . .
     
    52:20
    Maschmeyer gloves a long shot and holds it. :54 left in the penalty.
     
    51:00
    The Americans getting shots from the perimeter, but not getting to rebounds . . .
     
    51:14
    Just after they kill off one penalty, Canada must kill off another. Kryzaniak takes a player out hard in the corner and gets a boarding penalty. The Americans seem to think it should be checking-from-behind.
     
    49:05
    Catherine Dubois gets called for slashing. An important power play for the Americans.
     
    48:30
    Lashomb was set up brilliantly for a shot from the high slot that was labelled for the top corner, but Maschmeyer got her blocker on it.
     
    47:50
    Illikainen with a wraparound attempt that's denied by Maschmeyer, then the puck is frozen in the corner.
     
    47:38
    Trivigno's shot from the top of the circle, Maschmeyer with a nice glove save.
     
    46:54
    Skarupa took a shot that Maschmeyer had trouble with, but she kept it out.
     
    36:30
    Some fans here are trying to get the wave going . . .
     
    45:40
    A heavy shot by the US' Daniels hits the Canadian defenceman and goes out of play. Faceoff stays inside.
     
    44:58
    Offside against USA. :05 left in their PP.
     
    44:10
    Canada ices the puck on the PK . . .
     
    43:03
    Canada's Kohler gets a penalty for tripping, US to the power play.
     
    42:02
    Icing against USA.
     
    41:39
    Canada gets a shot right off the faceoff and Lang again holds for a faceoff.
     
    41:35
    After a turnover which kept the puck in the zone, Laing is forced to make a save and stop play.
     
    40:30
    The US has come out gunning in the 3rd and got a couple of chances, one fired high with Maschmeyer down.
     
    40:01
    3rd period has begun.
     
    Just as the (^@#$5 Bruins score, the teams return to the ice. 3rd period will begin in about 1 minute.
     
    Shots in the 2nd period have been reported as 9-8 for Canada; US leads in shots 17-12 after 2 periods.
     
    3rd period will begin at 20:32 CET, 14:32 ET, 11:32 PT.
     
    40:00
    Second period finished.
     
    39:41
    No goal and play resumes. Faceoff in the Canadian zone.
     
    39:41
    Judging by the discussion, it seems to be no goal.
     
    39:41
    Another wild scramble in the Canadian crease! Some US sticks were in the air, and the officials are having another discussion--this time about whether or not the puck went in.
     
    39:00
    The American claim seems to be that time ran off the clock after the whistle. The officials are conferring with the timekeeper. No time is added . . .
     
    39:00
    The puck is deflected out of play and faceoff stays in the Canadian zone, though there is discussion about the faceoff location. :16 left in the penalty.
     
    28:21
    Short-handed, Canada's Clark takes a slapshot that Laing gloves and holds.
     
    37:16
    Kryzaniak gets called for tripping--the US, who have been putting on the pressure, go to the power play.
     
    36:00
    A wild scramble in the Canadian crease, but the puck stays out and play continues . . .
     
    35:18
    Right out of the penalty box, Stacey takes a breakaway pass and skates in on Laing, but her shot is stopped.
     
    34:30
    Now shorthanded, Canada is allowed to ice the puck, and they do . . .
     
    33:09
    Canada gets caught on a bad change and gets called for too many players on the ice. It will be 4 on 4 for 1:09.
     
    32:18
    Kennedy-Menefee gets called for slashing. Power play for Canada.
     
    31:15
    Canada's Stacey with a shot streaking down the left wing but Laing made the save . . . Canada now keeping up the pressure.
     
    29:55
    The puck goes into the Canadian bench again. Faceoff at the blueline.
     
    29:45
    Carpenter with a shot on a dangerous-looking US rush, but Maschmeyer with the pad save.
     
    29:03
    Just as the penalty ends, a long shot from the blueline is stopped and held by Laing.
     
    28:00
    Canada getting shots and lots of traffic in front, but nobody able to get to rebounds . . .
     
    27:20
    A shot from the point on the PP is blocked by Savage of the US and the puck goes into the neutral zone . ..
     
    26:58
    USA's Burke is penalized for bodychecking Woods--she's not happy with the call.
     
    26:19
    Puck deflected out of play at the Canadian bench, faceoff at the US blueline.
     
    26:02
    Puck deflected out of play in the US zone. Faceoff stays inside.
     
    25:00
    Canada is back at full strength . . .
     
    23:59
    Now Laing is forced to cover the puck, creating a faceoff deep in the US zone with :50 left in their PP.
     
    23:30
    Roesler of Canada gets a chance short-handed, but Laing makes the save.
     
    22:49
    Nicole Connery gets a penalty for bodychecking, as her hit made a big noise against the boards. US goes back to the power play.
     
    22:41
    Just after the expiration of the penalty, Maschmayer made the save and held it.
     
    22:40
    Canada's Stacey took advantage of a turnover at the US blueline and had a chance shorthanded, but shot high.
     
    22:00
    Canada ices on the PK, and the US starts back up the ice . . .
     
    21:00
    Haley Skarupa almost capitalized on a cross-crease pass, but couldn't find the open side . . .
     
    20:26
    Early in the 2nd, Canada's Lefort is penalized for cross-checking Lashomb.
     
    20:01
    2nd period has begun.
     
    The teams have returned to the ice; the 2nd period will begin in about 1 minute.
     
    2nd period will begin at 19:46 CET, 13:46 ET, 10:46 PT.
     
    Shots on goal in the 1st period: USA 9, CAN 3 (reported), though that must be an error because Laing certainly made more than one save.
     
    20:00
    End of 1st period.
     
    19:20
    Canada with a couple of shots but not able to make it 3-0 . . .
     
    19:09
    Puck deflected out of play in the USA zone, faceoff inside.
     
    18:55
    A giveaway in the Canadian zone to Skarupa, but Maschmeyer stopped her and the rebound.
     
    18:30
    Pankowski with a quick shot that Maschmeyer had to be sharp on . . .
     
    17:09
    Cameranesi and Daniels furiously jam away at the puck at the Canadian net, but Maschmeyer keeps it out.
     
    15:18
    Icing against USA.
     
    14:03
    Goal for Team Canada!
    Quickly on the PP, Sarah LEFORT shot the puck off hte back crossbar and quickly out to make it 2-0.
     
    13:37
    Molly Ilkainen gets USA's first penalty for interference.
     
    13:12
    Icing against USA.
     
    12:45
    Canada ices the puck just as the penalty ends. Icing is called, though Canada thinks it was iced before the penalty ended . . .
     
    11:30
    The Americans got some early shots on the PP, but Canada ices it . . .
     
    10:42
    First penalty of the game, Kristyn Capizzano of Canada for slashing.
     
    10:41
    Skarupa came into the Canadian zone with speed and took a shot that Maschmayer had trouble with. Skarupa has 11 goals in the tournament so far.
     
    09:48
    After the Canadian goal, the US comes back with some pressure. Burke with the shot and Maschmeyer with the save.
     
    09:04
    Goal for Team Canada!
    After Laing made the initial save, Alexis CROSSLEY fired the rebound under the crossbar for the game's first goal.
     
    08:36
    Offside against USA.
     
    08:20
    Catherine Dubois with a long shot that Laing stopped and held.
     
    07:47
    Offside against USA.
     
    07:32
    Back the other way, Canada with an opportunity and the save by Laing.
     
    07:10
    Burke of the US takes a shot that hhits Maschmeyer in the shoulder and goes high . . .
     
    06:45
    The Americans ice it, but it's waved off, claiming it could have been played . . .
     
    05:30
    Neither team allowing the other team to gain position in front of the net so far . . . no good scoring chances.
     
    04:05
    Another save by Laing. The referee allowing a lot of physical play go early.
     
    03:00
    Now it's Canada controlling in the US zone . .
     
    02:42
    Laing covers the loose puck at the side of her net.
     
    02:02
    Laing makes her first save for the US and covers it.
     
    01:43
    Offside against Canada.
     
    01:30
    Canada breaks out and dumps it deep in the USA zone.
     
    01:00
    USA controlling deep in Canada's zone early on . .
     
    00:30
    USA captain Alex Carpenter gets the first shot on goal, a save by Maschmeyer.
     
    00:01
    The game has started.
     
    The game will begin in approximately 2 mintues . . .
     
    Both teams come out to large ovations and are lining up on their respective bluelines. There is an overflow crowd here in Zlin to watch it.
     
    Both teams are now on the ice for the pre-game warmups. The game will begin in approximately 40 minutes.
     
    The gold medal final of the 2012 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship at PSG Arena in Zlín, Czech Republic will be a clash of the tournament's two unbeaten teams: Canada and the USA. It is the fifth straight year that the two teams have met in the final, with the USA winning three of the previous four.

    In four games each this year, Canada has outscored its opponents 33-1, while the USA has a 35-2 edge.

    The opening faceoff is scheduled for 19:00 CET, 13:00 ET, 10:00 PT.
    Commentary by

    Derek OBrien

    CZ@@Djob76

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 10. Crossley (Woods), 15. Lefort (Macaulay, Crossley), 56. Roesler (Lefort)

    USA: Laing (Peters) - Burke, Lashomb, Stecklein, Hampton, Mastel, Johnson, Rachlin - Carpenter (C), Pankowski, Kennedy-Menefee - Skarupa, Savage, Trivigno - Schipper, Cameranesi, Daniels - Crossman, D´Oench, Illikainen, Flug.
    Canada2: Maschmeyer (Chuli) - Ambrose (C), Roesler, Crossley, Kryzaniak, Richardson, Frazer, Krause – Lefort, Mercer, Kohler – Stacey, Dufault, Connery – Clark, Woods, Sowchuck – Capizzano, MacAulay, Dubois – Brykaliuk.
    Referees: Kyoko Ugajin (JPN) - Chieko Inoue (JPN), Anna Majapuro (FIN)