Jade Iginla gave Canada a 1-0 lead at 15:04 in the first period with their first international goal, which lasted until Tilli Keranen put Finland on the board at 6:52 in the second period. Canada beat Finland 45-10 and only four small penalties were awarded in the quick race. Mari Pietersen made nine saves in the victory. “It was a great experience for [the team] “We have a very close-knit team,” said Canadian coach Howie Draper of Edmonton. “It took a little longer than we expected, but we are starting to be together as a team on the ice. I think we are getting better in every game and I hope tomorrow (Monday) will be our best game in the tournament. For which we were shooting.” Chandler was excited that her goal pushed her team to the gold final. “We had good coverage of the defensive zone and then (Karel Prefontaine) popped (the elf) over me on the boards and I took the opportunity to lead their defense, shoot and he came in,” Chandler said. “I’m so proud of this team. We could not (get to the gold medal race) if we did not all work together. The energy is quite high in the locker room.” After the match, Jocelyn Amos, Sarah MacEachern and Sara Swiderski emerged as the three best Team Canada players of the tournament. Canada will play for gold on Monday at La Bahn Arena against the winner of Sunday’s match between Sweden and the United States. This Canadian Press report was first published on June 12, 2022
