Rivalry Series: Team Canada Women vs Team U.S.A. Women Hockey

Canadian Women’s Hockey Team

From sportsnet.ca: “REGINA, Sask. - Natalie Spooner opened the scoring on a power play 58 seconds into the third period and Canada won its third straight to lend the Rivalry Series to a decisive seventh game, beating the United States 3-0 on Friday Night.” This was Game 6 of the Rivalry Series.

It was an exciting evening at the Brandt Centre here in Regina. Accompanied by my son, grandson and great granddaughter, we weaved past the crowd streaming into see the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team vs. The U.S.A. Women’s Hockey Team. The last game I had seen in person was in a much smaller prairie rink about 15 years ago. The Brandt Centre with is its thumping music, cheering and flat screens showing interviews with players was considerably different. I still have a sore throat today from my own cheering. 

Historically, hockey had been deemed a sport for boys and men. However that is definitely changing.There were many families there with young girls who were obviously loving watching these young women skating and winning for Canada. 

First period - no score. 

Second period - the U.S.A. team worked hard to get a goal. Still no score.

Third period: That’s when there was the loudest cheering! Score 3-0

“……..Canadian goaltender Emerance Maschmeyer - who was named the game’s top player - clinched the shutout victory, stopping all 27 shots she faced” (From leaderpost.com)

I’ve always loved watching the skill and precision of a good game of hockey. The goal tending last evening from both teams, especially Canada, was impressive. That’s what we were treated to last evening. The next Rivalry Series game is to be held on Sunday, February 11 in St. Paul Minnesota.  I’ll pay more attention to the Rivalry Series and Canadian Women’s Hockey!

“We won’t stop until we take what’s ours.”

~ Natalie Spooner, Team Canada

International Women’s Day 2023