Defending champions the United States delivered a dominant performance on Monday at the women's ice hockey world championship, defeating Austria 11-1 in a high-scoring preliminary matchup. Led by an exceptional hat trick from Caroline Harvey, the American squad maintained their flawless tournament run in Denmark.
Caroline Harvey leads offensive surge
Caroline Harvey anchored the American attack with a stellar three-goal performance. Harvey netted two of the opening period's four goals and finalized her hat trick during the third period. This offensive explosion follows a stretch where she registered five assists across her previous two games, while adding another assist in the rout against Austria.
The USA women's ice hockey roster wasted no time overwhelming their opponents. Captain Hilary Knight added two goals to her historic resume, extending her all-time record tally at the world championships to 70 goals across 90 games. Tessa Janecke also scored twice while chipping in an assist, and Joy Dunne tallied a goal alongside three assists. Additional scoring came from Rory Guilday, Lacey Eden, and Megan Keller, who each contributed a goal and an assist.
Goaltending changes and Austrian consolation
Despite the lopsided score, the match featured notable milestones for both teams. Austria was facing the United States for the very first time during their debut appearance in the top division. Annika Fazokas broke through with a late goal for Austria, marking the first time the Americans have conceded a goal in three tournament games.
For the USA, goaltender Aerin Frankel faced just two shots before being replaced by Gwyneth Philips 10 minutes and 45 seconds into the second period with the Americans comfortably ahead 6-0. Entering the tournament as reigning world and Olympic champions—having claimed the 2025 title in the Czech Republic and gold at the Milan-Cortina Games in February by defeating Canada in overtime—the US squad has now scored 23 goals total in the competition.
Key highlights from the tournament
- United States defeated Austria 11-1 on Monday.
- Caroline Harvey secured a hat trick for the Americans.
- Hilary Knight scored her 70th career world championship goal.
- Canada defeated host nation Denmark 10-0 in a separate match.
- The United States will face the Czech Republic in their final preliminary-round game on Wednesday.
Canada dominates host Denmark
Simultaneously, Canada secured a commanding 10-0 victory over hosts Denmark to preserve their own perfect record. Emma Maltais led the Canadian scoresheet with two goals, while Laura Stacey recorded a goal and two assists. Renata Fast and teenager Rosalie Tremblay set the tone early by firing in two goals just 16 seconds apart during the first period.
Canadian goaltender Kayle Osborne secured the shutout by stopping six shots. Denmark utilized two netminders, replacing Caroline Bjergstad with Aya Petersen midway through the second period after Bjergstad faced 41 shots and a 6-0 deficit. Like the Americans, Canada has allowed only a single goal through three games and will square off against Finland on Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored a hat trick for the United States against Austria?
Caroline Harvey scored a hat trick for the United States during their 11-1 victory over Austria.
How many career world championship goals does Hilary Knight have?
Hilary Knight extended her record tally at the world championships to 70 goals in 90 games after netting two goals against Austria.
When do the United States and Canada play their next games?
Both powerhouse teams return to the ice on Wednesday, with the United States facing the Czech Republic and Canada taking on Finland in their final preliminary-round matches.