USA Advances to Women's Ice Hockey World Championship Final with Dominant Win Over Finland
Laila Edwards' hat-trick and Aerin Frankel's record-setting shutout lead the U.S. team to a 5-0 victory, setting up a potential rematch with Canada.
- Laila Edwards scored three goals in a 5-0 win against Finland, marking her first hat-trick at the women's world ice hockey championships.
- Aerin Frankel achieved her fourth shutout of the tournament, breaking the record for most shutouts in a single women's world championship.
- The U.S. team has reached the final in every world championship since the tournament's inception in 1990.
- The victory sets up a likely final against Canada, continuing a long-standing rivalry in women's hockey.
- Finland's goalie Sanni Ahola made 50 saves, despite the heavy 55-15 shots advantage held by the U.S.