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USA women throttle Switzerland 7-0 to open hockey worlds amid jersey dispute
Bilka and Edwards score twice each in American rout
Canada open with 5-1 win over Sweden as Eldridge shines
Jersey dispute overshadows tournament’s Danish debut
The United States opened their defense of the women’s ice hockey world championship with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland on Friday in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored twice each, while Kirsten Simms, Hilary Knight and Casey O’Brien also found the net as the Americans pulled away after a competitive opening period. Caroline Harvey contributed three assists.
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Guardian sport and agencies · Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 1:13 PM
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Bilka and Edwards score twice each in American rout
Canada open with 5-1 win over Sweden as Eldridge shines
Jersey dispute overshadows tournament’s Danish debut
The United States opened their defense of the women’s ice hockey world championship with a 7-0 victory over Switzerland on Friday in Esbjerg, Denmark.
Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards scored twice each, while Kirsten Simms, Hilary Knight and Casey O’Brien also found the net as the Americans pulled away after a competitive opening period. Caroline Harvey contributed three assists.
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