Canada Women’s Hockey Semifinal Sets New Record

April 19, 2025, 4:20 pm

In a historic women’s world hockey semifinal, Canada delivered a dominant 8-1 win over Finland with standout performances from captain Marie-Philip Poulin and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens. During the game, Poulin broke the long-held Canadian points record previously set by Hayley Wickenheiser, marking a significant milestone in international hockey history. The record-breaking achievement captured widespread attention and underscored Canada’s excellence in the sport at a global level.


ledevoir.com / Le Canada défait la Finlande 8-1 et rejoint les États-Unis en finale de hockey féminin

Les représentantes de l’unifolié tenteront de conserver leur titre lors du match ultime, dimanche.

torontosun.com / Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland in world semifinal

CESKE BUDEJOVICE — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens rewrote some women’s world hockey championship history in Saturday’s 8-1 semifinal win over Finland. Poulin’s first-period goal for her 87th career point in the tournament passed Hayley Wickenheiser...

winnipegfreepress.com / Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland 8-1 in world hockey semifinal

winnipegfreepress.com / Poulin passes Wickenheiser’s Canadian points record in women’s world hockey


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