Canada to face U.S. for gold at U18 women's world hockey championship

Chloe Primerano, 15, the first female skater picked in a Canadian Hockey League draft, smiles while taking a break during Vancouver Giants WHL hockey training camp, in Delta, B.C., on Saturday, September 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada will play for gold at the under-18 women's world hockey championship in Finland after beating Czechia 4-2 in semifinal action Saturday.

Caileigh Tiller and Stryker Zablocki each had a goal and an assist, while Hayley McDonald and Sofia Ismael also scored for Canada.

Chloe Primerano contributed two helpers for the Canadians and goalie Marilou Grenier stopped 19 of the 21 shots she faced.

Czechia's Linda Vocetkova and Julie Jebouskova both scored and Daniela Novakova made 43 saves.

The Canadians will battle the United States for the championship title at Vantaa Trio Arena on Sunday.

The Americans advanced with a 2-1 win over Sweden earlier on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 11, 2025.